noun
- the seventh of eight basic parrying positions in fencing, with the sword hand held low and to the outside
Usage: fencing
Examples
- The fencer executed a perfect septime to deflect the opponent’s thrust.
- In septime position, the blade protects the lower outside target area.
- She transitioned smoothly from sixte to septime during the bout.
- The coach demonstrated the proper hand position for septime.
- His septime parry left him well-positioned for a riposte.