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

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

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..

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

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..

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swordsmanship :: Swordsman (n.) One skilled of a use of the sword; a professor of the science of fencing; a fencer.

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

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

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

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

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

Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.

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