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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Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The act of building a fence.
Fencing :: Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fenc.
Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..
Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.
Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.
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..
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise..
Lobby :: Lobby (n.) A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges. trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard..
Gladiature :: Gladiature (n.) Swordplay; fencing; gladiatorial contest.
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 (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..
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..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm..
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..
Defence :: Defence (n.) Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc..
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.
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