Definition of coup de main Coup de main
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What does coup de main mean?
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| coup de main - an attack without warning | ||
| surprise attack | ||
| onrush, onset, onslaught, attack a forceful forward rush or flow; "from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed"; "the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts" | ||
| terrorist attack a surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims | ||
| ambuscade, ambush, lying in wait, trap the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise | ||
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Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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coup de main
A sudden and vigorous attack.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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coup de main
A sudden and vigorous attack, for the purpose of instantaneously capturing a position.
