The third parry or guard. A high line on the side of the sword arm, with a pronated wrist.

Minor-third partial of the tuned bell.

the third canonical hour; about 9 a.m.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole; "it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement"

One of the five low partials of a bell, usually about a minor third above the prime. Often the loudest partial, it contributes to a bell's timbre but does not affect its pitch.

The guard or parry defending the outside high line with the weapon hand in pronation.

the third position of the blade - see prime

The 3rd (pronated) guard position. The 3rd parry.

The third of eight defensive positions in fencing. Touch A hit with the point of the weapon or a cut with the edge of the sabre, scoring a point.

parry #3; blade up and to the outside, wrist pronated.

an old liquid measure equal to 42 U.S.gallons; 2/3 of a hogshead.

A three-card straight flush.