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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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..
Ripost :: Ripost (n.) In fencing, a return thrust after a parry..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.
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..
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..
Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..
But :: But (v. t.) A thrust 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..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
Defence :: Defence (n.) Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc..
Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.
Scrimer :: Scrimer (n.) A fencing master.
Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.
Swordplayer :: Swordplay (n.) Fencing; a sword fight.
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.
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..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
Distance :: Distance (n.) Space between two antagonists in fencing.
Ward :: Ward (n.) A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard..
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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