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

Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.

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.

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..

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..

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.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.

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

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

Foinery :: Foinery (n.) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play..

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..

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

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

Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise..

Scrimer :: Scrimer (n.) A fencing master.

Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.

Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm..

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

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