The meaning of SECONDE is a parry or guard fencing position defending the lower outside right target in which the hand is in a position of pronation, the arm slightly bent, and the tip of the …

4 days ago · seconde (plural secondes) (fencing) The second defensive position, with the sword hand held at waist height, with the hand held in a prone position and the tip of the sword below …

English Translation of “SECONDE” | The official Collins French-English Dictionary online. Over 100,000 English translations of French words and phrases.

SECONDE translate: second class, second gear, tenth grade, second, second, second. Learn more in the Cambridge French-English Dictionary.

Definition of 'seconde' seconde in British English (sɪˈkɒnd , French səɡɔ̃d ) noun the second of eight positions from which a parry or attack can be made in fencing

Fractions of a second are usually denoted in decimal notation, for example 2.01 seconds, or two and one hundredth seconds.

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun seconde, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.