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..
Lobby :: Lobby (n.) A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges. trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard..
Puncto :: Puncto (n.) A term applied to the point in fencing.
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
Foin :: Foin (n.) A pass in fencing; a lunge.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..
Empalement :: Empalement (n.) A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes..
Swordplayer :: Swordplay (n.) Fencing; a sword fight.
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..
Fencing :: Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..
Ward :: Ward (n.) A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm..
Ripost :: Ripost (n.) In fencing, a return thrust after a parry..
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..
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..
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..
Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.
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