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

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

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..

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

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

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

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..

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..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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..

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

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

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..

Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.

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