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I . ri·poste [rɪˈpɒst] N

1. riposte usu approv liter (reply):

riposte

odrezav odgovor m

2. riposte (in fencing):

riposte

II . ri·poste [rɪˈpɒst] VB trans usu approv to riposte that ...

riposte

odgovoriti, da ...

III . ri·poste [rɪˈpɒst] VB intr (in fencing)

riposte

izvajati [perf izvesti protinapad]

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As a final riposte, he lets the waiter keep the remaining change - one small coin - after paying his bill. en.wikipedia.org

In other words if the defending fencer parries successfully, but then waits and does not immediately riposte, they lose the right of way. en.wikipedia.org

If the riposte is delayed, the original attacker's remise gains priority. en.wikipedia.org

He could switch between advanced maths and poetic riposte with ease. en.wikipedia.org

This change is widely controversial, as it changes more of the game than just the ability to flick (such as giving fencers the ability to lock-out a riposte). en.wikipedia.org

That's certainly a sweet and satisfyingly riposte to the idea that, as has been suggested, the band are "too good to be true". thequietus.com

The techniques of how to parry and riposte have been extended. en.wikipedia.org

The full circle is done in reaction to the opponents attempt to parry the attack or riposte with one or more parries, generally circular in nature. en.wikipedia.org

Other commentators suggest the pagan sentiments he expressed about the birth of his new son as a riposte to social convention tend to indicate otherwise. en.wikipedia.org

The best riposte for this type of event is to reply and correct, not to withdraw and boycott the conference. en.wikipedia.org

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