fencing vs parry

fencing and parry both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fencing	Yes	No	No	No
parry	Yes	No	Yes	No

fencing (noun)	parry (noun)
the art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules)	a return punch (especially by a boxer)
a barrier that serves to enclose an area	(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
material for building fences

fencing (verb)	parry (verb)
	avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
	impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)