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

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

Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..

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

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..

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

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

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

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

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

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..

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

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

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

Fencing :: Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fenc.

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

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..

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

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

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