coup de main

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Noun coup de main has 1 sense

surprise attack, coup de main - an attack without warning
--₁ is a kind of attack, onslaught, onset, onrush
--₁ has particulars:
terrorist attack; ambush, ambuscade, lying in wait, trap; pre-emptive strike

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Coup de Main

Noun

Definition: A sudden and unexpected attack or maneuver; an assault or surprise attack.

Example sentence: During the battle, the army launched a fierce coup de main, taking the enemy by surprise.

Noun

Definition: A skillful and successful initiative or move.

Example sentence: The marketing team's coup de main resulted in a significant increase in sales.

Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or achieved through a sudden and surprise action.

Example sentence: The team's coup de main strategy enabled them to gain an upper hand early in the game.

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