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Type of armed combat sport
Fencing is a combat sport that features sword fighting. It consists of three primary disciplines: foil, épée, and sabre (also spelled saber), each with
Fencing
Involuntary reflexive response due to brain injury
The fencing response is an unnatural position of the arms following a concussion. Immediately after moderate forces have been applied to the brainstem
Fencing_response
Weapon and type of modern fencing
A foil is one of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. It is a flexible weapon of total length 110 cm (43 in) or under, rectangular in cross
Foil_(fencing)
Sword fight between two male members of different fraternities with sharp weapons
Academic fencing (German: akademisches Fechten) or Mensur is the traditional kind of fencing practised by some student corporations (Studentenverbindungen)
Academic_fencing
Martial arts of European origin
16th centuries), followed by French, English, and Scottish schools of fencing in the modern period (17th and 18th centuries). The Swedish HEMA Associatio
Historical European martial arts
Historical_European_martial_arts
One-handed thrusting sword
of nobility or gentleman status. As fencing spread throughout Western Europe, important sources for rapier fencing arose in Spain, known under the term
Rapier
International fencing governing body
International Fencing Federation (Fédération Internationale d'Escrime) commonly known by the acronym FIE, is the international governing body of Olympic fencing. Today
International Fencing Federation
International_Fencing_Federation
Set of protocols and behaviors used in competitive fencing
Fencing practice and techniques of modern competitive fencing are governed by the International Fencing Federation (FIE), though they developed from conventions
Fencing_rules
Freestanding structure preventing movement across a boundary
other landscaping Boundary fencing, to demarcate a piece of real property Newt fencing, amphibian fencing, drift fencing or turtle fence, a low fence
Fence
a glossary of terms used in fencing. Contents A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T V W Y Historical and foreign fencing terminology German Italian See
Glossary_of_fencing
Person who knowingly buys stolen goods in order to later resell them for profit
legally-obtained items of the same type. Fencing is illegal in all countries, but legally proving a violation of anti-fencing laws can be difficult. The fence
Fence_(criminal)
Weapon and type of modern fencing
both pronounced /ˈseɪbər/) is one of the three disciplines of modern fencing alongside foil and epee. The sabre weapon is for thrusting and cutting
Sabre_(fencing)
Isolation of malfunctioning computer resources
Fencing is the process of isolating a node of a computer cluster or protecting shared resources when a node appears to be malfunctioning. As the number
Fencing_(computing)
Structure used to mark and enforce a boundary
perimeter fencing include: Chain-link fencing Metal railings Palisade fencing Rolled mesh fencing Timber fencing Welded wire mesh fence fencing Vertical
Perimeter_fence
Mating ritual in hermaphroditic flatworms
Penis fencing is a mating behavior engaged in by many species of flatworm, such as Pseudobiceros hancockanus. Species which engage in the practice are
Penis_fencing
references date fencing schools back to the 12th century. Modern fencing originated in the 18th century, influenced by the Italian school of fencing of the Renaissance
History_of_fencing
Weapon and type of modern fencing
is the largest and heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. The modern épée derives from the 19th-century épée de combat, a weapon
Épée
Skills of a person versed in the art of the sword
The term is modern, and as such was mainly used to refer to smallsword fencing, but by extension it can also be applied to any martial art involving the
Swordsmanship
Type of woven metal fencing
Barnard, Bishop & Barnards was established in Norwich to produce chain-link fencing by machine. The process was developed by Charles Barnard in 1844 based
Chain-link_fencing
Fencing bladework maneuver
A parry is a fencing bladework maneuver intended to deflect or block an incoming attack. To execute a parry, fencers strike the opponent's foible, or
Parry_(fencing)
Type of fence made of split timber logs
lengthwise into rails and typically used for agricultural or decorative fencing. Such fences require much more timber than other types of fences, and so
Split-rail_fence
1988 historical novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
The Fencing Master is a 1988 historical novel by Spanish writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte set in Madrid, Spain in 1868. Amid the political turmoil of the Glorious
The_Fencing_Master
Shock barrier to contain animals or people
caught by the fencing material, causing electrified barbed wire to be made unlawful in some areas. Synthetic webbing and rope-like fencing materials woven
Electric_fence
Temporary enclosure of a place
Temporary fencing is a free-standing, self-supporting fence panel system. The panels are held together with couplers that interlock panels together, making
Temporary_fencing
Fencing has been contested at every Summer Olympic Games since the birth of the modern Olympic movement at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. There are
Fencing at the Summer Olympics
Fencing_at_the_Summer_Olympics
Type of steel fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points
Barbed wire is a type of steel fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the strands. Its primary use is the construction
Barbed_wire
Historical swordsmanship tradition
the surviving fencing treatises published by several 16th century fencing masters of Bologna, As early as the 14th century several fencing masters were
Bolognese_Swordsmanship
Financial management technique
In business and finance, ringfencing or ring-fencing occurs when a portion of a company's assets or profits are financially separated without necessarily
Ringfencing
fights in cinema include performances of archery, classical fencing, historical fencing, martial arts, close combat, and duels in general, as well as
Combat_in_film
Style of fencing
Classical fencing is the style of fencing as it existed during the 19th and early 20th centuries. According to the 19th-century fencing master Louis Rondelle
Classical_fencing
German fencing master
Lichtnauer, Hans Lichtenawer) was a German fencing master who had a great level of influence on the German fencing tradition in the 14th century. Liechtenauer
Johannes_Liechtenauer
International fencing competition
Fencing Championships (also known as Senior Fencing World Championships) is an annual competition in fencing organized by the International Fencing Federation
World_Fencing_Championships
FIE fencing competition
Juniors Fencing Championships are an annual international fencing competition held by the International Fencing Federation. Junior World Fencing Championships
World Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships
World_Cadets_and_Juniors_Fencing_Championships
South German fencing tradition
The German school of fencing (Deutsche Schule; Kunst des Fechtens) is a system of combat taught in the Holy Roman Empire during the Late Medieval, German
German_school_of_fencing
International border between India and Bangladesh
Fencing work along Indo-Bangladesh Border". pib.gov.in. 7 February 2018. Archived from the original on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022. "Fencing
Bangladesh–India_border
Historical fencing style
Rapier combat is a style of historical fencing practiced in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). The primary focus is to study, replicate and compete
SCA_Rapier_Combat
Fencing in India started with the foundation of the Fencing Association of India in 1974. It was recognized by the Indian Government in 1997. It is affiliated
Fencing_in_India
Systems creating virtual barriers for animals and wildlife safety
fencing refers to systems that create boundaries or deterrent zones without the use of physical barriers. In livestock management, "virtual fencing"
Virtual_fencing_(livestock)
Fencing competition
The Fencing World Cup is an international fencing competition held by the International Fencing Federation. In each weapon (Men's and Women's Épée, Sabre
Fencing_World_Cup
British fencing personality
known as Pat Aiyenuro, is a British fencing club chair and fencing team manager who she has developed the sport of fencing in the UK over two decades, making
Patricia_Aiyenuro
Fence surrounding a swimming pool
types, using a variety of materials. Aluminum Steel Glass Vinyl / PVC fencing Mesh They can be slotted to allow visibility or solid for privacy. Countries
Pool_fence
Hong Kong meteorologist (1939–2008)
excelled in his studies and sports. He started fencing and influenced his brother Bruce to take up fencing lessons with him when Bruce was around 11 to
Peter_Lee_Jung-sum
Movement or approach used in competitive fencing
Tactics are important to modern fencing and although technique is important in the sport, use of varying tactics helps fencers make the most of that technique
Fencing_tactics
Moveable section of light fence
panel" or simply "fence section" are used to describe moveable sections of fencing intended for agricultural use and crowd control; "hurdle" refers primarily
Hurdle
International fencing competition
The 53rd FIE Fencing World Cup events began in September 2023 and concluded in August 2024 at the 2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris. Color key Olympics
2023–24_Fencing_World_Cup
Used to keep animals in or out of an area
depending on terrain, location, and animals to be confined. Most agricultural fencing averages about 4 feet (1.2 m) high, and in some places, the height and
Agricultural_fencing
Topics referred to by the same term
Machete fencing may refer to: Colombian grima in Colombia Juego del garrote in Venezuela Tire machèt in Haiti This disambiguation page lists articles
Machete_fencing
The women's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1964 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event
Fencing at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Women's team foil
Fencing_at_the_1964_Summer_Olympics_–_Women's_team_foil
Yugoslavian-American fencer and coach
Zoran R. Tulum is a fencer and fencing coach. He began fencing at age 9. At age 19, he won the junior national championships in Yugoslavia in épée, foil
Zoran_Tulum
New Zealand agritech company specialising in virtual fencing
solar-powered cattle collars and farm management software for virtual fencing, animal monitoring and pasture management. The system combines collars
Halter_(company)
2003 Hong Kong TV series or program
Hearts of Fencing (當四葉草碰上劍尖時) is a 2003 television drama on Hong Kong station Television Broadcasts Limited. The series, targeted at an audience of teenagers
Hearts_of_Fencing
Club (Fencing) Singapore is a commercial fencing club founded 2005 by Henry Koh, an ex-National fencer of Singapore. The club teaches fencing students
Blade_Club
Temporal reflex action in infants usually for a period of about six months
vanishes around 6 months of age. It is also known as the bow and arrow or "fencing reflex" because of the characteristic position of the infant's arms and
Asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
Asymmetrical_tonic_neck_reflex
International fencing event
The European Fencing Championships is an annual top-level European fencing competition organized by the European Fencing Confederation. The first competition
European Fencing Championships
European_Fencing_Championships
Facial scars left by the sport of academic fencing
popular amongst upper class Germans and Austrians involved in academic fencing at the start of the 20th century. Being a practice amongst university students
Dueling_scar
Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships, sometimes referred to as the European U17 and U20 Fencing Championships, are an annual fencing competition organized
European Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships
European_Cadets_and_Juniors_Fencing_Championships
American inventor (1898–1956)
inventor notable for patenting the first method for weaving chain-link fencing. In 1930, Mafera filed an application for a "method of forming wire fence
Frank_J._Mafera
International fencing competition
The 55th FIE Fencing World Cup event began in October 2025 and will conclude in May 2026. Color key World Cup Color key World Cup Color key World
2025–26_Fencing_World_Cup
regular Hungarian HEMA magazine Kardlap. Based on the syllabus of the fencing guilds of the German Renaissance, the longsword is the backbone of Ars
Ars_Ensis
Events of the 2022 Asian Games
Fencing competition at the 2022 Asian Games was held at Hangzhou Dianzi University Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China from 24 to 29 September 2023. A total of
Fencing at the 2022 Asian Games
Fencing_at_the_2022_Asian_Games
Part of the blade in fencing
In fencing, forte (from the Romance root meaning "strong") is "the strong part" of the blade—the one-third closest to the hilt. The "strength" refers
Forte_(fencing)
universities with NCAA-sanctioned fencing teams. Starting in 2025–26, the NCAA has reinstated separate men's and women's fencing championship, after having held
List_of_NCAA_fencing_schools
Instructions on how to fight
William Hope, The Scots Fencing Master (the Complete Smallswordsman) (1687) Sir William Hope, Advice to his Scholar from the Fencing Master (1692) Sir William
Martial_arts_manual
in all kinds of fencing events, and the International Fencing Federation, Asian Fencing Federation, and other international fencing organizations. The
Chinese_Fencing_Association
Style of combat from the 15th century to the 19th century
style of fencing and edged-weapon combat from the time of the first extant Italian swordsmanship treatise (1409) to the days of classical fencing (up to
Italian school of swordsmanship
Italian_school_of_swordsmanship
Metal fence
popular choice as lightweight, durable fence and railing structure. Aluminum fencing is used for both commercial and residential use. Aluminum fence is generally
Aluminum_fencing
Italian fencer
Capoferro, Rodulphus Capoferrus) was an Italian fencing master in the city of Siena, best known for his rapier fencing treatise published in 1610. He seems to
Ridolfo_Capo_Ferro
American champion fencer (1972–2022)
(January 4, 1972 – January 15, 2022) was an American saber fencer and fencing coach. He was a three-time NCAA All American for Columbia University, four-time
Stephen_Kovacs
Decision criterion used in fencing
Priority or right of way is the decision criterion used in foil and sabre fencing to determine which fencer receives the touch, or point, when both fencers
Priority_(fencing)
Fencing at the 2018 Asian Games was held at Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Indonesia, from 19 to 24 August 2018. A total of 279 athletes from 25
Fencing at the 2018 Asian Games
Fencing_at_the_2018_Asian_Games
Fencing was featured in the Commonwealth Games official programme from 1950 to 1970. Since 1970, as the Commonwealth Games Federation recognised sport
Fencing at the Commonwealth Games
Fencing_at_the_Commonwealth_Games
Bribery scandal at Harvard University
In December 2020, Jie "Jack" Zhao and former head fencing coach Peter Brand were indicted by a grand jury on accusations of conspiracy and bribery for
2020_Harvard_fencing_scandal
Hungarian-born American photographer and Olympic saber fencer
Metropolitan Saber Fencing Championship in 1934, 1942, 1950, and 1951. In addition to the NYAC, he fenced for the Washington Square Fencing Club, the Fencers
Nickolas_Muray
Part of sporting foil or épée
In fencing, the grip is the part of the weapon which is gripped by the fencer's hand. There are two types of grips commonly used today in competitive
Grip_(sport_fencing)
Disability sport classification system
Wheelchair fencing classification is the classification system for wheelchair fencing which is governed by the IWAS. People with physical disabilities
Wheelchair fencing classification
Wheelchair_fencing_classification
Technique used in theatre to create the illusion of physical combat
equipment. In the Late Middle Ages, staged fencing bouts, with or without choreography, became popular with fencing schools. Some German fechtbuch ("combat
Stage_combat
Barrier built to exclude certain types of animal pests
climbed; furthermore, sometimes it is necessary to create a subsurface fencing element to prevent burrowing under the fence. Fences are usually designed
Pest-exclusion_fence
The fencing competitions at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were run from 27 July to 4 August at the Grand Palais strip. A total of 212 fencers, with
Fencing at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Fencing_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics
Fencing team for Columbia University
The Columbia Lions fencing team is the intercollegiate fencing team for Columbia University located in Manhattan, New York City. The team competes in
Columbia_Lions_fencing
Achille Broutin (1860–1918) was a French fencing master and a collector of weapons who emigrated to Spain. Achille Broutin (named Aquilès in Spain) was
Achille_Broutin
Fencing technique
The flèche /ˈflɛʃ/ is an aggressive attacking technique in fencing, used with foil and épée. In a flèche, a fencer transfers their weight onto their front
Flèche_(fencing)
Type of fencing sword
plural Fechtfedern) is a type of training sword used in Fechtschulen (fencing schools) of the German Renaissance. The type has existed since at least
Feder_(fencing)
European Fencing Championships were held in 1981 in Foggia, Italy. The competition consisted of individual events only. Results at the European Fencing Confederation
1981 European Fencing Championships
1981_European_Fencing_Championships
Collegiate fencing tournament
The NCAA fencing championships are contested at an annual competition organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to determine the team
NCAA_fencing_championships
International fencing competition
2022–23 Fencing World Cup was the 52nd edition of the Fencing World Cup, a fencing competition organized annually by the International Fencing Federation
2022–23_Fencing_World_Cup
Fencing competition in Genoa, Italy
European Fencing Championships − Men's Foil" (PDF). European Fencing Confederation. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025. "2025 European Fencing Championships
2025 European Fencing Championships
2025_European_Fencing_Championships
Haitian martial art
Tire machèt ("pull [the] machete") is a Haitian martial art; a form of fencing with machetes. The origin of the practice lies in the Haitian Revolution
Tire_machèt
Fencing Championship Chiba, Japan
Asian Fencing Championships was held in Chiba, Japan from 13 to 18 June 2019 at the Chiba Port Arena. "2019 Asian Fencing Championships". fencing-jpn.jp
2019 Asian Fencing Championships
2019_Asian_Fencing_Championships
Fencing at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the Fencing Hall at the Hellinikon Olympic Complex. Ten gold medals were awarded in individual and team
Fencing at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Fencing_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics
Wheelchair fencing at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France were held between 3 and 7 September. There was a total of sixteen events: eight events
Wheelchair fencing at the 2024 Summer Paralympics
Wheelchair_fencing_at_the_2024_Summer_Paralympics
legendary fencing teacher and popularizer, founder of Santelli salle in New York City. Italo Santelli, fencing master who revolutionized sabre fencing and developed
List_of_fencers
American rower
2001. She was the squad manager for the USA Fencing Women's Sabre Squad from 2005 to 2017. At The Oregon Fencing Alliance (OFA), she works closely with U
Catherine_Menges
Fencing team for the University of Notre Dame
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish fencing team represents the University of Notre Dame in collegiate fencing. The Irish compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference
Notre Dame Fighting Irish fencing
Notre_Dame_Fighting_Irish_fencing
Fencing at the 2015 SEA Games was held in OCBC Arena Hall 2, in Kallang, Singapore from 3 to 7 June 2015. Medals were awarded in six disciplines for both
Fencing_at_the_2015_SEA_Games
American fencer (born 2000)
Jewish American seven-time Olympic fencing coach Yury Gelman, and her sister Gabrielle fenced for Harvard. Before fencing, she was a ballet skater. Tartakovsky
Elizabeth_Tartakovsky
Spanish tradition of fencing
Verdadera Destreza is the conventional term for the Spanish tradition of fencing of the early modern period. The word destreza literally translates to 'dexterity'
Destreza
American fencer (born 1991)
and attended Montclair High School ('10). There, he fenced épée for the fencing team. Hadzic then attended Columbia University. There, he fenced épée for
Alen_Hadzic
Italian fencer
Duchy of Tuscany – 1802, Twickenham, England), was an Italian sword and fencing master who became the celebrated swordsman of mid-eighteenth English society
Domenico_Angelo
French fencing master and historian
d'armes (fencing master) and historian of fencing. Vigeant was born in Metz. Vigeant was Napoleon III's fencing instructor, and taught fencing in Paris
Arsène_Vigeant
International fencing competition in Brazil
Rio!". International Fencing Federation. Retrieved 30 March 2026. "2026 Junior & Cadet Fencing World Championships". USA Fencing. 1 April 2026. Results
2026 Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships
2026_Junior_and_Cadet_Fencing_World_Championships
FENCING
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Boy/Male
British, English
From the Heath Covered Meadow
Surname or Lastname
English (Nottingham)
English (Nottingham) : variant of Morden.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Bladon in Oxfordshire or Blaydon in Tyne and Wear (formerly in County Durham). The first takes its name from a pre-English name (of uncertain origin and meaning) of the Evenlode river; the second is named with Old Norse blár ‘cold’ + Old English dūn ‘hill’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Anglo-Norman French wafre ‘wafer’, alternating with wafrer, wafrour ‘waferer’, an occupational name for a maker or seller of eucharistic wafers or thin cakes.English : from an Old German personal name Waifar, Waifer, Old French Gaifier.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Shining Forever
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Young
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
A Particular Position of the Sun and the Moon
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name Lefman (see Leaman, Lemon).
Boy/Male
Hindu
Delightful
Boy/Male
Indian
Supporter, Helper, One who helps
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n.
Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play.
n.
A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout.
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.
n.
A pass in fencing; a lunge.
v. t.
A thrust in fencing.
n.
A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard.
n.
A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges. trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard.
n.
In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword.
a.
A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
n.
A bout, or turn, as at fencing; a thrust; a hit; a veney.
n.
Swordplay; fencing; gladiatorial contest.
n.
Fencing; a sword fight.
n.
A fencing master.
v. i.
To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing.
n.
One skilled of a use of the sword; a professor of the science of fencing; a fencer.
v. t.
A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise.
n.
A term applied to the point in fencing.
v. i.
The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm.
n.
In fencing, a return thrust after a parry.
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.