feints

/ feɪnts /

plural noun

1. the leavings of the second distillation of Scotch malt whisky

Example Sentences

It is the most delicate of dances, rife with subtle signals, attacks and feints, and deniable action.

From New York Times

During the next round, he was spinning David around with his footwork, working feints into elaborate movement patterns to leave David confused.

From Los Angeles Times

This “Richard III,” which plays in New York parks through July 9, feints toward novelty while offering little in the way of originality — the actors all inhabit the genders of their characters as originally conceived.

From New York Times

This is one of many feints that will keep us guessing about what may happen between the two.

From New York Times

After early uncertainty, these appear to be more than mere feints or probing attacks by Ukraine.

From New York Times