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

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

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.

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

Fencer :: Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.

Scrimer :: Scrimer (n.) A fencing master.

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..

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

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

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..

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

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

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

Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The act of building a fence.

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

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

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..

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..

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