Definition of fencing

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Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fenc.

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Ward :: Ward (n.) A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard..
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..
Distance :: Distance (n.) Space between two antagonists in fencing.
Feint :: Feint (a.) A mock blow or attack on one part when another part is intended to be struck; -- said of certain movements in fencing, boxing, war, etc..
Pale :: Pale (n.) A pointed stake or slat, either driven into the ground, or fastened to a rail at the top and bottom, for fencing or inclosing; a picket..
Swordplayer :: Swordplay (n.) Fencing; a sword fight.
Fence :: Fence (n.) Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing..
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise..
Thrust :: Thrust (n.) A violent push or driving, as with a pointed weapon moved in the direction of its length, or with the hand or foot, or with any instrument; a stab; -- a word much used as a term of fencing..
Foinery :: Foinery (n.) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play..
Fencing :: Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The act of building a fence.
Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.
Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..
Lobby :: Lobby (n.) A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges. trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard..
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.
Venew :: Venew (n.) A bout, or turn, as at fencing; a thrust; a hit; a veney..
Ripost :: Ripost (n.) In fencing, a return thrust after a parry..
Foil :: Foil (n.) A blunt weapon used in fencing, resembling a smallsword in the main, but usually lighter and having a button at the point..
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