Meaning of the word feint in English

What does feint mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

feint

US /feɪnt/
UK /feɪnt/

Verb

1.

to pretend to move, or to make a move, in a particular direction in order to deceive an opponent, especially in sports such as soccer or boxing:

Example:
Callas feinted to pass the ball and then shot it into the net.

Noun

1.

an action in which someone pretends to move, or makes a move, in a particular direction in order to deceive an opponent, especially in sports such as soccer or boxing:

Example:
He produced a fantastic feint, passed two defenders, and smashed the ball into the net.
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