quickattack

noun
UK /ˈkwɪk.ə.tæk/
US /ˈkwɪk.ə.tæk/

A quick attack is a fast hit you do before the other person can get ready.

The knight used a quickattack to surprise the dragon.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short, fast move in a game or sport.

She won the match with a quickattack near the goal.

3. A sudden, speedy action taken to get ahead of others.

The team made a quickattack on the market with their new toy.

4. A fast, sharp criticism or response.

His quickattack in the debate caught everyone off guard.