No. 11,339 in French
rebat
"Rebat" in French means "knock down again" or "refold."
In a sentence
Il rebat les cartes avant de commencer la partie.
He reshuffles the cards before starting the game.
In this sentence, 'rebat' is used as the third person singular of the verb 'rebattre,' which means 'to reshuffle' or 'to beat again' in a specific context.
Chaque fois qu’il parle, il rebat les mêmes idées.
Every time he speaks, he repeats the same ideas.
Here, 'rebat' conveys the act of reiterating or emphasizing the same points repeatedly, showing its metaphorical use in discourse.
Le chevalier rebat son adversaire avec habileté.
The knight strikes his opponent again skillfully.
In this usage, 'rebat' is used to mean 'to strike again,' demonstrating its literal application in contexts involving repeated physical action.
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