Definition of fencing

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Fencing (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.

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Distance :: Distance (n.) Space between two antagonists in fencing.
Scrimer :: Scrimer (n.) A fencing master.
Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..
Defence :: Defence (n.) Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc..
Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The act of building a fence.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
Lobby :: Lobby (n.) A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges. trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard..
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..
Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm..
Fencing :: Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fenc.
Fencing :: Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..
Bout :: Bout (n.) A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout..
Foinery :: Foinery (n.) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play..
Gladiature :: Gladiature (n.) Swordplay; fencing; gladiatorial contest.
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.
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..
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