Definition of fencing

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Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..

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Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..
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..
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..
Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.
Scrimer :: Scrimer (n.) A fencing master.
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..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
Bout :: Bout (n.) A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout..
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise..
Fencing :: Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fenc.
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..
But :: But (v. t.) A thrust in fencing.
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..
Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..
Foinery :: Foinery (n.) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm..
Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.
Venew :: Venew (n.) A bout, or turn, as at fencing; a thrust; a hit; a veney..
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