fencing

[ fen-sing ]

/ ˈfɛn sɪŋ /

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noun

the art, practice, or sport in which an épée, foil, or saber is used for defense and attack.

a parrying of arguments; avoidance of direct answers: political fencing on important issues.

an enclosure or railing.

fences collectively.

material for fences.

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Origin of fencing

1425–75; late Middle English fensing safeguarding, maintenance. See fence, -ing¹

Words nearby fencing

fencer, fencerow, fence-sitter, fence with, fencible, fencing, fencing wire, fend, Fendalton tractor, fender, fender bender

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Example sentences from the Web for fencing

The process of installing the fencing began a few weeks ago, and is now about halfway through.
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It wiped out the entirety of the 1975 national Cuban fencing team.
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However, its only teams to win gold were in gymnastics and fencing, both intensely solo sports.
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Where resources have been invested in fencing and manpower, the number of illegal border crossings drops dramatically.
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He had gone on to run track at Watchung High School in Warren, N.J., and to become ranked 21st nationally in fencing.
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One evening—I quite forget how it came about—we found ourselves talking about fencing.
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I had some stock and they was fencing up everything over there.
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It was Leigh who kicked up a fuss about that mob of cattle that broke the fencing down.
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They are enlarging their farms yearly,—improving much in fencing, etc.
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In the arts of fencing and dancing, small indeed was my proficiency; and some months were idly wasted in the riding-school.
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British Dictionary definitions for fencing

fencing

/ (ˈfɛnsɪŋ) /

noun

the practice, art, or sport of fighting with swords, esp the sport of using foils, épées, or sabres under a set of rules to score points

wire, stakes, etc, used as fences
fences collectively

skilful or witty debate

the avoidance of direct answers; evasiveness

slang the business of buying and selling stolen property

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