Fencing

How it is used

Fencing discussions distinguish weapon types and valid scoring areas.

Example sentences

1. The fencing coach demonstrated the distance between opponents.

   Distance matters when preparing a scoring touch.

2. The fencing match paused while officials checked the equipment.

   Equipment checking interrupts this particular contest.

Common collocations

• fencing mask
• fencing match

Related terms

• combat sportA sport where two competitors oppose each other directly using controlled fighting techniques under agreed rules.
• opponentThe person or team you are playing or competing against in a match, race or contest.

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