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)

: fence sense 2a

(2)

: the fences of a property or region

b

: material used for building fences

Examples of fencing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My friend Alex tells me about his friend, a French artist in Russia, whose preferred canvas for paintings is old doors and bits of fencing. —Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026

Young plants are most susceptible to damage and can be protected with repellents or temporary fencing when deer are active. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

While a new entrance with a bell tower and wrought iron fencing is being built along Pacific Coast Highway, visitors are entering on Dahalia Street. —Heather McRea, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026

People should secure bee hives, chickens, and livestock with properly installed and maintained electric fencing. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fencing

• lensing
• sensing
• tensing
• commencing
• condensing
• dispensing
• expensing

Kids Definition

fencing

noun

fenc·​ing

1

: the art or practice of attack and defense with a sword

2

: material for fences