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| knockout |
in boxing, the act of defeating an opponent by knocking him down for a count of ten; KO. (Cf. technical knockout.) [1/3 definitions] |
| knock out |
in boxing, to strike (an opponent) and cause that person to fall and be unable to rise within a count of ten. [1/5 definitions] |
| KO |
abbreviation of "knockout," in boxing, the act of defeating an opponent by knocking him down for a count of ten. (See technical knockout.) |
| mudslinging |
attempting to soil the reputation of an opponent by hurling malicious charges and accusations, esp. in a political contest. |
| nelson |
any of several wrestling holds in which the arm is passed under that of the opponent from behind and the hand is pressed against his head, neck, or arm. |
| one-on-one |
in certain sports, playing against or covering a single opponent. [1/3 definitions] |
| outflank |
to maneuver around or beyond the side or flank of (a military opponent). [1/2 definitions] |
| outpoint |
in boxing, to defeat (one's opponent) by scoring more points. [1/2 definitions] |
| parley |
to engage in a discussion with an opponent or enemy, as to arrange a truce. [1/3 definitions] |
| passing shot |
in tennis, a shot that goes past an opponent who is at or moving towards the net. |
| penetration |
the act or process of piercing the defenses or discovering the secrets of an opponent, or the degree of success in so doing. [1/3 definitions] |
| personal foul |
in some team sports, a foul involving unnecessarily rough body contact with an opponent. |
| prolepsis |
the anticipation of possible arguments, before they are put forward by an opponent, in order to answer them in advance. [1/2 definitions] |
| psychological warfare |
the use of propaganda, innuendo, or the like to affect, esp. by confusing or undermining, the thinking, feelings, or morale of an opponent. |
| redouble |
in bridge, to double (the double of an opponent). [1/7 definitions] |
| retrieve |
in tennis, to return (a difficult shot by one's opponent). [1/8 definitions] |
| riposte |
a quick return thrust in fencing, made after parrying a lunge by one's opponent. [1/4 definitions] |
| sparring partner |
a person who acts as a boxer's opponent in practice rounds. |
| stop |
in boxing, to knock out or otherwise prevent (one's opponent) from continuing. [1/18 definitions] |
| straight-arm |
to keep (a sports opponent, esp. a football tackler) away from oneself by holding one's arm out straight; stiff-arm. [1/2 definitions] |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, esp. as a military maneuver. [1/2 definitions] |
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