Fencing Synonyms & Definitions

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• FencingDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/) ; p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fence
2. (v. i.) The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm.
3. (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2.
4. (v. i.) The act of building a fence.
5. (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
6. (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.

• FenceDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (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.
2. (n.) An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within.
3. (v. t.) To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.
4. (n.) A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking.
5. (v. i.) To make a defense; to guard ones self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.
6. (v. i.) To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only.
7. (n.) A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received.
8. (n.) That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.
9. (v. t.) To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.
10. (v. i.) Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.