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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Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used 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..
Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.
Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..
Scrimer :: Scrimer (n.) A fencing master.
Ripost :: Ripost (n.) In fencing, a return thrust after a parry..
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..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
Swordplayer :: Swordplay (n.) Fencing; a sword fight.
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..
Gladiature :: Gladiature (n.) Swordplay; fencing; gladiatorial contest.
Foinery :: Foinery (n.) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The act of building a fence.
Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
Swordsmanship :: Swordsman (n.) One skilled of a use of the sword; a professor of the science of fencing; a fencer.
But :: But (v. t.) A thrust in fencing.
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise..
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.
Ward :: Ward (n.) A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard..
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..
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