Fencing
- Fencing
- Fence Fence, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fenced} (f[e^]nst); p. pr. &
vb. n. {Fencing} (f[e^]n"s[i^]ng).]
1. To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect;
to guard.
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To fence my ear against thy sorceries. --Milton.
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2. To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by
an inclosure.
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O thou wall! . . . dive in the earth,
And fence not Athens. --Shak.
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A sheepcote fenced about with olive trees. --Shak.
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{To fence the tables} (Scot. Church), to make a solemn
address to those who present themselves to commune at the
Lord's supper, on the feelings appropriate to the service,
in order to hinder, so far as possible, those who are
unworthy from approaching the table. --McCheyne.
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fencing — (n.) mid 15c., defending, act of protecting; 1580s in the sword fighting sense; noun from prp. of FENCE (Cf. fence) (v.). In spite of the re enactment in 1285 of the Assize of Arms of 1181, fencing was regarded as unlawful in England. The keeping … Etymology dictionary
Fencing — Fen cing, n. 1. The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See {Fence}, v. i., 2. [1913 Webster] 2. Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers. Shak. [1913 Webster] 3. The materials… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fencing — ► NOUN 1) the sport of fighting with blunted swords in order to score points. 2) a series of fences. 3) material for making fences … English terms dictionary
fencing — [fen′siŋ] n. [< FENCE, v.] 1. the art or sport of fighting with a foil, saber, or epee 2. a) material for making fences b) a system of fences … English World dictionary
Fencing — This article is about the sport, which is distinguished from stage fencing, academic fencing (mensur), historical fencing, SCA fencing, and swordsmanship. For the boundary structure, see Fence. For other uses, see Fencing (disambiguation).… … Wikipedia
fencing — /fen sing/, n. 1. the art, practice, or sport in which an épée, foil, or saber is used for defense and attack. 2. a parrying of arguments; avoidance of direct answers: political fencing on important issues. 3. an enclosure or railing. 4. fences… … Universalium
fencing — [[t]fe̱nsɪŋ[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT Fencing is a sport in which two competitors fight each other using very thin swords. The ends of the swords are covered and the competitors wear protective clothes, so that they do not hurt each other. 2) N UNCOUNT… … English dictionary
fencing — /ˈfɛnsɪŋ/ (say fensing) noun 1. the act, practice, or art of using a sword, foil, etc., for defence and attack. 2. a parrying of arguments; an evading of direct answers. 3. an enclosure or railing. 4. fences collectively. 5. material for fences.… …
Fencing — Escrime Pour les articles homonymes, voir Escrime (homonymie). Escrime Fédération internationale … Wikipédia en Français
fencing — noun Fencing is used before these nouns: ↑master Fencing is used after these nouns: ↑perimeter, ↑wire … Collocations dictionary
fencing — fenc·ing || fensɪŋ n. art of sword fighting; fences; material for constructing fences; use of witty remarks to avoid answering direct questions fens n. railing; hedge; sport of fencing; ability to argue; one who sells stolen goods; vertical… … English contemporary dictionary
