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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Distance :: Distance (n.) Space between two antagonists 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..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
Gladiature :: Gladiature (n.) Swordplay; fencing; gladiatorial contest.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.
Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The act of building a fence.
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..
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..
Ward :: Ward (n.) A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard..
Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.
Scrimer :: Scrimer (n.) A fencing master.
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
Lobby :: Lobby (n.) A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges. trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard..
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise..
Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..
Ripost :: Ripost (n.) In fencing, a return thrust after a parry..
Fencing :: 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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