time thrust (tim thrust)

[Tr. F. coup de temps.] ps.] In fencing, a thrust made while the oppon ponent draws his breath just before moving his hand to attack, or while his blade is beginning cuted with the nicest judgment, neither too soon nor too to stir. This is a very delicate thrust, and must be exe late, but just "in time." generally moved forward in a lunge; in the stop-thrust In the time-thrust foot is (which see)-made after the opponent has begun to lunge the foot is usually at rest. the relative duration indicated by a note. See time-value (tim'val"ū), n. In musical notation, notel, rhythm, and meter2.