fencing vs riposte

fencing and riposte both are nouns.

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

fencing (noun)	riposte (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)	(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
a barrier that serves to enclose an area	a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
material for building fences

fencing (verb)	riposte (verb)
	answer back
	make a return thrust