fencing

• Relatif au sport de l'escrime (au fleuret, à l'épée ou au sabre) ; ou qui se rapporte aux matériaux utilisés pour construire des clôtures.

Relating to the sport of fighting with swords (foils, épées, or sabres); or describing materials used for constructing fences.

1. Related to the sport of fencingB2formal

   Relating to the sport of fighting with swords (foil, épée, or sabre).

   relatif à l’escrime

   • She joined a fencing club to improve her skills.
   • The fencing competition was held at the national stadium.
   • He wore a fencing mask for protection during practice.

• Sport de combat dans lequel deux adversaires s'affrontent avec des épées, généralement des fleurets, des épées ou des sabres, dans le but de marquer des points en touchant l'adversaire.

A sport in which two competitors fight using swords, typically foils, épées, or sabres, with the aim of scoring points by making contact with the opponent.

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1. Sport of sword fightingB1formalsport

   The sport of fighting with a sword, typically using a foil, epee, or sabre.

   escrime

   • She has been practicing fencing for five years.
   • Fencing requires quick reflexes and strategic thinking.
   • The Olympic fencing competition was very exciting.

   Synonymesswordplay

2. Structure of barriersA2formal

   A structure of posts and wire or wood used to enclose an area.

   Clôture

   • The farmer built a new fencing around the field.
   • The garden fencing needs to be repaired after the storm.
   • They installed wooden fencing to keep the animals out.

   Synonymesbarrierenclosurefencepalisaderailing

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner la pratique du sport de l'escrime, ou pour protéger, entourer ou séparer un territoire à l'aide d'une barrière.

A verb used to indicate the act of engaging in the sport of fencing with a sword, or to enclose or separate an area with a barrier.

1. Fight with swordsB2formalsport

   To practice the sport of fencing, using a sword to attack and defend.

   Escrimer

   • He fences at the local club every weekend.
   • She learned to fence in college.
   • The athletes fenced for the gold medal.

2. Avoid answeringC1informal

   To avoid giving a direct answer to a question.

   Esquiver une question

   • The politician fenced with reporters during the press conference.
   • He kept fencing when asked about his plans.
   • She fenced skillfully, never revealing her true intentions.

   Synonymesdodgeequivocateevadehedgeparryprevaricatesidestepstall

   Antonymesanswerreplyrespond

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