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Punto reverso

Punto \Pun"to\, n. [It. punto, L. punctum point. See Point.] (Fencing) A point or hit.

Punto diritto [It.], a direct stroke or hit.

Punto reverso [It. riverso reverse], a backhanded stroke.
--Halliwell. ``Ah, the immortal passado! the punto reverso!''
--Shak.