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Meaning of Parthian shot | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A military maneuver where archers on horseback turned their bodies back in full gallop to shoot at the pursuing enemy.

historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Parthiv parthood Parthyaea Parthyene parti parti pris

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