fencer

Noun

Meaning

One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

swordsman hawker gladiator athlete merchandiser hedger receiver fighter blade dealer warrior fence waller contender combatant
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Antonyms

man challenger pal peacemaker friend fellow
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Hypernyms

fighter combatant belligerent battler scrapper

Examples

I am a former sabre fencer and fenced as part of the Uzbek republic team. Alisher Usmanov

As the opponent moves to the left to parry, the fencer disengages and finishes the attack on the right side of the torso. Source: Internet

For example, fencer A attacks the arm of fencer B, drawing a high outside parry; fencer B then follows the parry with a high line riposte. Source: Internet

Each match lasts up to one minute; the first fencer to score a hit wins instantly. Source: Internet

For example, the fencer could target the left side of the torso, and begin the lunge. Source: Internet

If both fencers begin their attack at the same time, or the referee is unable to determine who was first, neither fencer scores a point. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

fencepost fencepost error fencepost problem fencer's mask fencerow fencesitter