(1):

(v. i.) Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.

(2):

(v. t.) To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.

(3):

(n.) That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.

(4):

(v. i.) To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.

(5):

(v. t.) To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.

(6):

(n.) A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking.

(7):

(n.) An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within.

(8):

(n.) A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received.

(9):

(n.) Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing.

(10):

(v. i.) To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only.