fencing
noun
fenc·ing
ˈfen(t)-siŋ 
1
: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber
2
a(1)
(2)
: the fences of a property or region
b
: material used for building fences
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On the flip side, modern, horizontal plank fencing can serve as a stark contrast to the surrounding greenery.
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Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Shingle style and color should also harmonize with other exterior elements like stone walls, patios, and fencing.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Shiffrin sustained a puncture wound to her left abdomen after crashing into the side fencing after tumbling into two gates.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The state approved a nearly $16 million funding for renovations, which included building temporary housing for staff, erecting recreation fencing to ensure that ICE detainees are separated from state prisoners, buying equipment and desks for ICE offices, and purchasing vans and buses.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
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Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Shingle style and color should also harmonize with other exterior elements like stone walls, patios, and fencing.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Shiffrin sustained a puncture wound to her left abdomen after crashing into the side fencing after tumbling into two gates.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The state approved a nearly $16 million funding for renovations, which included building temporary housing for staff, erecting recreation fencing to ensure that ICE detainees are separated from state prisoners, buying equipment and desks for ICE offices, and purchasing vans and buses.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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