'Punto reverso' definitions:

Definition of 'Punto reverso'

From: GCIDE
  • Punto \Pun"to\, n. [It. punto, L. punctum point. See Point.] (Fencing) A point or hit. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]