fencer

noun

fenc·​er
ˈfen(t)sə(r)
plural -s
Synonyms of fencernext
1
: one that fences as:
a
: one who practices the art of fencing : swordsman
b
: one who builds or repairs fences
c
: a horse trained to jump fences
2
: an electric-fence controller

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“Fencer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencer. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.

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