fencing
noun
the art, practice, or sport in which an épée, foil, or saber is used for defense and attack.
fencings
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pluralof fencing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Which infinitely quickens the shadowy rumorings and Diplomatic fencings of mankind.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 11 by Carlyle, Thomas
His blockings, hedgings, and fencings have spoiled the expanse of hillside and vale in much the same manner as in Albion.
From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)
As Pascal to Escobar, so is Palestrina to Master Hugues; quibbles, shams, fencings with truth, overlay God’s gold with the cobwebs of tradition, and must be brushed away.
From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Berdoe, Edward
Ha! ha! my dearest," thought he, "I knew, notwithstanding all your beautiful startings and fencings, that matters would come to this.
From The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William
Preventive fencings with the foul intent Occult, by him observed and foiled betimes, Let fool historians chronicle as crimes.
From Poems — Volume 3 by Meredith, George
