Definition of fencing

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

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Scrimer :: Scrimer (n.) A fencing master.
Bout :: Bout (n.) A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout..
Ripost :: Ripost (n.) In fencing, a return thrust after a parry..
But :: But (v. t.) A thrust in fencing.
Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
Foinery :: Foinery (n.) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play..
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..
Swordplayer :: Swordplay (n.) Fencing; a sword fight.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm..
Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..
Lobby :: Lobby (n.) A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges. trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard..
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..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.
Fencing :: Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fenc.
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.
Defence :: Defence (n.) Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc..
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..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.
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