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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Ward :: Ward (n.) A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard..
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.
Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise..
Fencing :: Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fenc.
Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
Ripost :: Ripost (n.) In fencing, a return thrust after a parry..
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..
But :: But (v. t.) A thrust in fencing.
Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.
Defence :: Defence (n.) Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc..
Bout :: Bout (n.) A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout..
Fencing :: Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..
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..
Swordsmanship :: Swordsman (n.) One skilled of a use of the sword; a professor of the science of fencing; a fencer.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
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..
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