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

In the latest development in the years-long battle over what to do with Winnetka’s lakefront, the Park District has pushed a plan that would construct chain-link fencing on Centennial Beach in order to create an off-leash area where dogs can roam freely. —Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

Use a drag mat or drag a piece of chain-link fencing over the area to help ensure good soil contact for germination. —Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026

That impact and his trajectory launched his dragster up into the air, erupting in a fireball, breaking into pieces and getting badly tangled in the catch fencing. —Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026

Kennywood Park The coaster's loading platform has had most of its decking replaced along with new signage, new automatic gates, and upgraded fencing. —Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 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