What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mature East German blocks fencing thrust (7)" mean?

The definition is "fencing thrust". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OST (synonym="German for east") in RIPE (synonym="mature") = RIPOSTE; definition: "fencing thrust" The answer is RIPOSTE.

Mature East German blocks fencing thrust (7)

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