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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
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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
  1. wire, stakes, etc, used as fences
  2. 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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