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I think that what most surprises anybody who goes into politics from even a modestly cerebral background is the vulgarity of much of the cut and thrust of politics.
Chris Patten

Meaning of "cut and thrust" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CUT AND THRUST

cut and thrust play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CUT AND THRUST

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Cut and thrust is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CUT AND THRUST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cut and thrust

Spada da lato

The spada da lato or "side-sword" is the Italian term for the type of sword popular during the late 16th century, corresponding to the Spanish espada ropera. It is a continuation of the medieval arming sword and in turn the predecessor of the rapier of the Early Modern period. Its use was taught in the Dardi school of Italian fencing, influential on 17th century rapier fencing. They were ideal for handling the mix of armored and unarmored opponents of that time. A new technique of placing one's finger on the ricasso to improve the grip led to the production of hilts with a guard for the finger. This sword design eventually led to the development of the civilian rapier, but it was not replaced by it, and the side-sword continued to be used during the rapier's lifetime. Also of note is that as rapiers became more popular, attempts were made to hybridize the blade, sacrificing the effectiveness found in each unique weapon design. These are still considered side-swords and are sometimes labeled sword rapier or cutting rapier by modern collectors.

Definition of cut and thrust in the English dictionary

The definition of cut and thrust in the dictionary is using both the blade and the point of a sword. Other definition of cut and thrust is a lively and spirited exchange of ideas or opinions.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CUT AND THRUST

cut a caper
cut a dash
cut a deal
cut a good figure
cut a long story short
cut a melon
cut a person dead
cut a person down to size
cut a poor figure
cut across
cut along
cut and blow-dry
cut and dried
cut and paste
cut and run
cut both ways
cut corners
cut down
cut glass
cut in

WORDS THAT END LIKE CUT AND THRUST

abdominal thrust
antirust
antitrust
charitable trust
counterthrust
crust
distrust
entrust
frust
mistrust
National Trust
out-thrust
overthrust
rust
squat thrust
stop thrust
thrust
trust
underthrust
upthrust

Synonyms and antonyms of cut and thrust in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «cut and thrust» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CUT AND THRUST

Find out the translation of cut and thrust to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cut and thrust from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cut and thrust» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

短兵相接
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tira y afloja
570 millions of speakers

English

cut and thrust
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कटौती और जोर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قطع و التوجه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вырезать и тяги
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

corte e impulso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাটা এবং ঠেলাঠেলি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

estoc et de taille
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Potong dan tujahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hauen und Stechen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カットと推力
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잘라 내기 및 추력
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cut lan tikaman
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cắt và lực đẩy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெட்டு மற்றும் உந்துதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कट आणि जोरदार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kes ve itme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

botta e risposta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cięcia i nacisku
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вирізати і тяги
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tăiat și tracțiune
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

περικοπή και την ώθηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sny en strekking
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

snitt och dragkraft
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hugg og
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CUT AND THRUST»

The term «cut and thrust» is normally little used and occupies the 112.372 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CUT AND THRUST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cut and thrust

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2 QUOTES WITH «CUT AND THRUST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cut and thrust.
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Julian Ovenden
It's important in show business to have friends who understand the cut and thrust of everyday working life and the constant rejection.
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Chris Patten
I think that what most surprises anybody who goes into politics from even a modestly cerebral background is the vulgarity of much of the cut and thrust of politics.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CUT AND THRUST»

Discover the use of cut and thrust in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cut and thrust and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Renaissance Swordsmanship: The Illustrated Use of Rapiers ...
This is the most thorough work ever about historical swordsmanship.
John Clements, 1997
2
Cut and Thrust
Stone Barrington enters the cutthroat fray of politics in the exceptional new thriller from New York Times--bestselling author Stuart Woods.
Stuart Woods, 2014
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A New System of Broad and Small Sword Exercise, Comprising ...
To which are Added, Instructions in Horsemanship. Illustrated by Forty-five Handsome and Effective Engravings Thomas Stephens, Thomas Stephens ( professor of broad and small sword exercise.) SECTION V. LESSONS AND VARIATIONS ...
Thomas Stephens, Thomas Stephens (professor of broad and small sword exercise.), 1843
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The End of the Bronze Age: Changes in Warfare and the ...
Enough is now known about swords at Ugarit, and throughout the eastern Mediterranean, for us to state categorically that in the fourteenth century swordsmiths at Ugarit were not yet casting cut-and-thrust swords of any kind, much less swords ...
Robert Drews, 1993
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Art of Defence on Foot, with the Broad Sword and Sabre: ...
Adapted Also for the Spadroon, Or Cut and Thrust Sword...with Ten Lessons of John Taylor. Cut I. half way, then turn up the nails and thrust carte, or low carte. Cut II. about one third of the line, then turn down the nails and thrust tierce, ...
‎1804
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The Art of Defence on Foot: With the Broad Sword and Sabre; ...
With the Broad Sword and Sabre; Adapted Also for the Spadroon, Or Cut and Thrust Sword C. Roworth, John Taylor (Broadsword Master of London.) which purpose it will be necessary to practise at a target with a sword, sometimes thrustiug ...
C. Roworth, John Taylor (Broadsword Master of London.), 1824
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The Armies of Europe: Comprising Descriptions in Detail of ...
Against infantry — right parry and cut. Against infantry — left cut. Against infantry — right and left cut. Against infantry — right cut and thrust. Right rear cut. Right rear cut twice. Commands for the sabre exercise in close order. Charge sabre.
United States. Military Commission to Europe, George Brinton McClellan, 1861
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Report of the Secretay of War: Communicating the Report of ...
Eight thrust and cut. Against infantry — right cut and thrust. Left thrust and cut. Kight rear cut. Eight parry. Kight rear cut twice. Commands for sabre exercise in close order. Charge sabre. Left REPORT OF CAFT. GEORGE B. MeCLELLAN. 93.
United States. Military Commission to Europe, George Brinton McClellan, 1857
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European Cavalry: Including Details of the Organization of ...
Left parry. Head parry. Left rear parry. Right parry and cut. Left parry and cut. Head parry and thrust. Against infantry — right parry and cut. Against infantry — left cut. Against infantry — right and left cut. Against infantry — right cut and thrust.
George Brinton McClellan, 1861
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Actors on Guard: A Practical Guide for the Use of the Rapier ...
Chapter 7 Cut and Thrust “The cut is more natural, that is, the easiest action; the thrust is the result of a complicated and carefully regulated combination of movements. " [Egerton Castle]l Since the introduction of the rapier, the conflict between ...
Dale Anthony Girard, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CUT AND THRUST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cut and thrust is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Ashes LIVE 2015: England vs Australia cricket score from Day 1 …
Ebb and flow, cut and thrust. And barely a sledge in earshot. Joe Root looked in good form as England struggled on the opening morning of the ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Our young tennis stars have a lot to learn
In the cut and thrust of modern tennis, it's important to keep your head too. grantlee.kieza@news.com.au. Originally published as Our young ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
3
New Coventry City signing Sam Ricketts already eyeing promotion …
Cut and thrust teams can start well but only last half a season but teams that can control games survive the duration. I feel that the manager will ... «Coventry Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
Who Forced Kate Middleton To Use That Bizarre Looking Pram At …
... pram doesn't appear to be built for speed, comfort, utility, or equipped to deal with the necessity of tackling the cut and thrust of the big weekly ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
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2016 Acura ILX A-Spec Second Drive Review
In the cut and thrust of the daily commute, where you have to take whatever sharp corners you can, the Acura felt like a worthy competitor to the ... «Automobile, Jul 15»
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Bygones: Good folk of Belper helped to launch comedian Will Hay …
... the thumbs-up way back in 1910 when he was just 22 years old and looking for his first big break in the cut and thrust world of showbusiness. «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»
7
Conclusions from the British GP
... driver to slow down - but would a driver more familiar with the cut and thrust of front-running ignored it and dealt with the consequences later? «SkySports, Jul 15»
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1500m winner Laura Muir set for world championships in Beijing
It needed guile not raw speed from the 24-year-old but both are useful attributes to possess, especially amid the cut and thrust of championship ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
9
Saluting Norman Washington Manley on his 122nd birthday
... ago could spend most of his last days at Nomdmi, his cottage refuge in the high mountains, away from the cut and thrust of unkind public life. «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
10
British Tour de France debutants have their work cut-out
While it was Rowe's proven ability in such cut and thrust racing that earned him a ticket to the Tour, it's Yates' lack of suitability to the terrain that ... «Cycling Weekly, Jul 15»

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