Definition of fencing

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

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Swordsmanship :: Swordsman (n.) One skilled of a use of the sword; a professor of the science of fencing; a fencer.
Bout :: Bout (n.) A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout..
Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
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..
Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.
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..
Scrimer :: Scrimer (n.) A fencing master.
Swordplayer :: Swordplay (n.) Fencing; a sword fight.
Venew :: Venew (n.) A bout, or turn, as at fencing; a thrust; a hit; a veney..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.
Fencing :: Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
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..
Foinery :: Foinery (n.) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play..
But :: But (v. t.) A thrust in fencing.
Gladiature :: Gladiature (n.) Swordplay; fencing; gladiatorial contest.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
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