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The meaning of FEINT is something feigned; specifically : a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack.
4 meanings: 1. a mock attack or movement designed to distract an adversary, as in a military manoeuvre or in boxing, fencing,.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of feint noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for FEINT: bluff, maneuver, trick, knack, play, device, dodge, gambit, stratagem, cheating
Feints definition: the leavings of the second distillation of Scotch malt whisky. See examples of FEINTS used in a sentence.
Feint can also be a verb, as when a goalie feints to the left but actually goes right. Like so: He made two half-hearted feints toward the basket, hoping to catch Ben off balance and get an unchallenged set shot. (The Great Santini)
Tips: A feint is that which is feigned (see feign); it is a pretense with the intent of misleading. A boxer can feign a jab without a full extension, and when his opponent blocks, he can move into the unprotected area. The feigned jab is a feint. To feint is to conceal your moves by sidestepping your competition.
