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volt (2)

volt [ vōlt, vawlt ] (plural volts) or volte [ vōlt, vawlt ] (plural voltes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. circular motion by horse: in dressage, a circular movement executed by a horse

2. sudden move: in fencing, a sudden leap made to elude an opponent's thrust

[Late 16th century. Via French volte< Italian volta (see volta)]
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