fencing
[ fen-sing ]
/ ˈfɛn sɪŋ /
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Words nearby fencing
fencer, fencerow, fence-sitter, fence with, fencible, fencing, fencing wire, fend, Fendalton tractor, fender, fender bender
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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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