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

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

Fencing :: Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fenc.

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

But :: But (v. t.) A thrust in fencing.

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

Swordsmanship :: Swordsman (n.) One skilled of a use of the sword; a professor of the science of fencing; a fencer.

Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.

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..

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

Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm..

Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.

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

Distance :: Distance (n.) Space between two antagonists in fencing.

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

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

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

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

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

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..

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