Definition of fencing

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

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Fencing :: Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fenc.
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point 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..
Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..
Bout :: Bout (n.) A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout..
Defence :: Defence (n.) Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc..
Ripost :: Ripost (n.) In fencing, a return thrust after a parry..
Swordplayer :: Swordplay (n.) Fencing; a sword fight.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The act of building a fence.
Lobby :: Lobby (n.) A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges. trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard..
Venew :: Venew (n.) A bout, or turn, as at fencing; a thrust; a hit; a veney..
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..
Gladiature :: Gladiature (n.) Swordplay; fencing; gladiatorial contest.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.
Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm..
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..
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise..
Scrimer :: Scrimer (n.) A fencing master.
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..
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