that which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.-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.-a projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking.-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.-a receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received.-to fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.-to inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.-to make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.-to practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only.-hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.