Definition of fencing

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

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Swordsmanship :: Swordsman (n.) One skilled of a use of the sword; a professor of the science of fencing; a fencer.
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..
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.
Bout :: Bout (n.) A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout..
Swordplayer :: Swordplay (n.) Fencing; a sword fight.
Ward :: Ward (n.) A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
Lobby :: Lobby (n.) A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges. trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard..
Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..
Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.
Gladiature :: Gladiature (n.) Swordplay; fencing; gladiatorial contest.
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
Defence :: Defence (n.) Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc..
Ditch :: Ditch (n.) A trench made in the earth by digging, particularly a trench for draining wet land, for guarding or fencing inclosures, or for preventing an approach to a town or fortress. In the latter sense, it is called also a moat or a fosse..
Fencing :: Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fenc.
Venew :: Venew (n.) A bout, or turn, as at fencing; a thrust; a hit; a veney..
Fencing :: Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..
Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.
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..
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