fencing

Meanings

• noun

  The sport of combat involving agility, skill, and the use of weapons such as foils, sabers, or epees.

  - "Fencing is an Olympic sport."
  - "She took up fencing as a hobby in college."
  - "The fencing match was intense and exciting."

• noun

  The act of protecting or defending an area or boundary.

  - "The castle walls provided effective fencing against enemy attacks."
  - "The guard dog served as a good fence for the farm."

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Synonyms

pawn

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fencing
mending , ending , blending

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Variants

List of all variants of fencing that leads to same result
fencing , fencings , fence , fenced , fencer , fencers , fences , ring-fence , ring-fenced , ring-fences , ring-fencing

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Etymology

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The modern sport of fencing originated in the Renaissance period, with influences from various martial arts and dueling practices.

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Trivia

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1. Fencing was one of the first sports to be included in the modern Olympic Games, debuting in Paris in 1896.

2. The term 'foil' comes from the French word 'fauille', meaning 'to wound or injure'.

3. The first fencing masks were made from leather and covered the entire head, leaving only the eyes exposed.

4. The longest fencing match in history lasted for 14 hours and ended in a draw between Italian fencers Edoardo Mangiarotti and Renzo Niggeler in 1939.

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Related Concepts

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1. Foil: A light, thin-bladed fencing weapon, commonly used in modern competitive fencing.

2. Saber: A heavier, curved-bladed fencing weapon, often used in historical reenactments and some competitive events.

3. Epee: A modern fencing weapon, similar to a foil but with a heavier, triangular-shaped tip and no bell guard.

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Culture

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Fencing has been a popular sport and art form for centuries, with notable figures such as Errol Flynn and D'Artagnan of The Three Musketeers contributing to its cultural significance. It has been depicted in literature, art, and film, and continues to be a part of modern popular culture.

How to Memorize "fencing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fencing match with two opponents facing each other, wearing protective gear and wielding foils or sabers.
   - Visualize the fluid movements and precise footwork involved in fencing.
   - Imagine the sound of clashing swords and the feeling of a hit against your protective gear.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fencing' with the image of a fencing strip and competitors wearing protective gear.
   - Think of the word 'saber' and associate it with the curved, heavy blade used in fencing.
   - Associate the word 'foil' with the thin, light blade commonly used in competitive fencing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic to remember the order of weapons in fencing: 'Foil, Saber, Epee'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Fencing: Fast, Elaborate, Nimble, Intense, Graceful, Elegant' to remember the key elements of the sport.
   - Create a mental image of a fencing strip and imagine yourself performing various moves to remember the techniques.

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