the SI unit of electromotive force, defined as the potential difference between two points on a conducting wire carrying a current of one ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is one watt, and equivalent to a difference in potential that would carry one ampere of current against one ohm resistance
make a quick movement to avoid a thrust
a sudden quick jump or other movement to escape a thrust, especially a swinging round of the rear leg to turn the body sideways
a movement performed in dressage and classical riding, in which a horse describes a circle of 6 yards diameter