en garde
Definition
- Adjective:
- (Fencing) In a defensive stance: Used to describe the ready position a fencer assumes before a bout begins or resumes, with the weapon held ready to attack or defend.
Usage
- Adjective:
- The referee commands the fencers to be en garde before starting the match.
- She stood en garde, her foil pointed towards her opponent.
Advanced Usage
- As a command: In fencing, the phrase "En garde!" is used as a command by the referee to instruct fencers to assume the ready position.
- The director shouted, "En garde! Ready? Fence!"
Variants and Related Words
- On guard: A more general English phrase with a similar meaning of being alert and ready for danger or attack. While related, it is not specific to fencing.
- The soldiers were on guard throughout the night.
Synonyms
- Ready
- Prepared
- Alert
Notes
- Origin: The term is borrowed directly from French, where "en garde" literally means "on guard." It is a specialized term almost exclusively used in the sport of fencing.
- Capitalization: It is typically not capitalized unless it begins a sentence.
Adjective
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(fencing) in a defensive stance
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