Fencing is a sport that involves two opponents attempting to score points by striking each other with a sword. The term FENCING POSITION refers to the various stances and postures used by fencers during a match. The crossword solutions for this term include QUARTE (6 letters), OCTAVE (6 letters), CARTE (5 letters), SIXTE (5 letters), QUINTE (6 letters), TIERCE (6 letters), ENGARDE (7 letters), SECONDE (7 letters), and SEPTIME (7 letters). These terms refer to the eight basic positions in fencing, which are Quarte, OCTAVE, Carte, Sixte, Quinte, Tierce, Engarde, Seconde, and Septime. Each position has its own set of offensive and defensive techniques, and they are used to gain an advantage over the opponent.