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Ripost :: Ripost (n.) In fencing, a return thrust after a parry..

Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..

Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.

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..

Swordplayer :: Swordplay (n.) Fencing; a sword fight.

Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..

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

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..

Lobby :: Lobby (n.) A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges. trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard..

Foinery :: Foinery (n.) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play..

Bout :: Bout (n.) A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout..

Defence :: Defence (n.) Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc..

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.) The act of building a fence.

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..

Gladiature :: Gladiature (n.) Swordplay; fencing; gladiatorial contest.

Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.

Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.

Ward :: Ward (n.) A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard..

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