Desperate move Crossword Clue

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Desperate move Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. make a thrusting forward movement
(noun)
1. the act of moving forward suddenly
2. (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DESPERATE (adjective)
1. fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
2. arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
DESPERATE (noun)
1. a person who is frightened and in need of help
MOVE (verb)
1. give an incentive for action
2. be in a state of action
MOVE (noun)
1. the act of changing location from one place to another
2. the act of changing your residence or place of business

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