Cascado

/kæˈskɑːdoʊ/ noun

Definition

A waterfall or cascade (Spanish/Portuguese term), or in fencing, a move or position.

Etymology

Spanish/Portuguese cascada (waterfall) with -o ending, from Italian cascata.

Kelly Says

In fencing terminology, 'cascado' might refer to a falling or flowing motion—the same word works for both actual waterfalls and the flowing movements of sword combat!

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