Phrases with «glancing blow»

"Glancing blow" refers to a strike or hit that only makes slight contact with something, usually causing minimal damage or impact. Full definition

Sentences with «glancing blow»

  • Saints Row IV doesn't quite hit the nail on the head, but it definitely gives the thing a strong glancing blow on the way past. (thereticule.com)
  • It certainly seems to provide no protection, as the slightest glancing blow by any of the threats in the game's environment means certain and quite immediate death. (writingsofmassdeduction.com)
  • There's a certain jousting - like feel to it as you race past the bigger enemies and bosses time and again, swerving past them as you deal glancing blows, or deciding that now's the time to get really stuck in with the Wheelsaw. (thesixthaxis.com)
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