Definition of fencing

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

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Scrimer :: Scrimer (n.) A fencing master.
But :: But (v. t.) A thrust in fencing.
Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
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..
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise..
Fencing :: Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..
Gladiature :: Gladiature (n.) Swordplay; fencing; gladiatorial contest.
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..
Bout :: Bout (n.) A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..
Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.
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..
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..
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..
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.
Fencing :: Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fenc.
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..
Ripost :: Ripost (n.) In fencing, a return thrust after a parry..
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