Definition of fencing

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

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Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.
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..
Foinery :: Foinery (n.) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..
Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
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.
Ripost :: Ripost (n.) In fencing, a return thrust after a parry..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
Fencing :: Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..
But :: But (v. t.) A thrust 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..
Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.
Swordsmanship :: Swordsman (n.) One skilled of a use of the sword; a professor of the science of fencing; a fencer.
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 act of building a fence.
Scrimer :: Scrimer (n.) A fencing master.
Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..
Swordplayer :: Swordplay (n.) Fencing; a sword fight.
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