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

Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..

Bout :: Bout (n.) A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout..

Ripost :: Ripost (n.) In fencing, a return thrust after a parry..

But :: But (v. t.) A thrust in fencing.

Distance :: Distance (n.) Space between two antagonists in fencing.

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..

Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..

Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.

Lobby :: Lobby (n.) A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges. trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard..

Defence :: Defence (n.) Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc..

Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..

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..

Swordplayer :: Swordplay (n.) Fencing; a sword fight.

Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.

Ward :: Ward (n.) A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard..

Venew :: Venew (n.) A bout, or turn, as at fencing; a thrust; a hit; a veney..

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..

Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The act of building a fence.

Gladiature :: Gladiature (n.) Swordplay; fencing; gladiatorial contest.

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