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

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

Bout :: Bout (n.) A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout..

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

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..

But :: But (v. t.) A thrust in fencing.

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

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..

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.

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

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

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

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

Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.

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..

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..

Distance :: Distance (n.) Space between two antagonists in fencing.

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

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

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