appel

American  

[uh-pel, a-pel, a-pel] / əˈpɛl, æˈpɛl, aˈpɛl /

noun

Fencing.

plural

appels

1. a tap or stamp of the foot, formerly serving as a warning of one's intent to attack, but now also used as a feint.

2. a sharp stroke with the blade used for the purpose of procuring an opening.

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appel ¹ British  

/ apɛl, əˈpɛl /

noun

1. a stamp of the foot, used to warn of one's intent to attack

2. a sharp blow with the blade made to procure an opening

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Appel ² British  

/ ˈɑpəl /

noun

1. Karel (ˈkaːrəl). 1921–2006, Dutch abstract expressionist painter

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Etymology

Origin of appel

From French; appeal

Example Sentences

To wit: I spoke with Janet Appel, a New York City resident and publicist who considers herself a master complainer and has a long list of successful results to support her claim, from an airline credit for $200 to restaurant gift cards totaling $100 in value.

From MarketWatch

Appel says she actually doesn’t suggest a specific resolution because “I might undercut myself.”

From MarketWatch

Either way, Appel says the real lesson — and it’s one I take to heart — is that you shouldn’t hesitate to write that letter.

From MarketWatch

Another change many don’t anticipate: going from filing taxes jointly as a married couple to filing as an individual, said Elliott Appel, a financial planner in Madison, Wis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Appel also speaks to survivors about Roth conversions, which can reduce distributions and taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal