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.
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..
Foinery :: Foinery (n.) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play..
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..
Fencing :: Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fenc.
Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..
Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.
Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..
Distance :: Distance (n.) Space between two antagonists in fencing.
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..
Ward :: Ward (n.) A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
Fencing :: Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..
Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
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..
Swordplayer :: Swordplay (n.) Fencing; a sword fight.
Venew :: Venew (n.) A bout, or turn, as at fencing; a thrust; a hit; a veney..
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..
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