fence-off
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fence-off
Noun use of verb phrase fence off
Example Sentences
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Miss Lloyd, having lost three earlier bouts, was not qualified for the fence-off, in which Miss Mayer faced Dorothy Locke, defending champion.
From Time Magazine Archive
Tied for first place with the defending champion, Joseph L. Levis, and the national three-weapon champion, John R. Huffman, he made spectacular use of the parry-riposte, beat them both in a triple fence-off last week.
From Time Magazine Archive
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