fencing

1 of 2

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

fencing

2 of 2

present participle of fence entry 2

Examples of fencing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But where will the kids who discover fencing or wrestling or track during the LA Games play in college? — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Ron Hernandez, coach and vice president of Metro Little League, said the city locked up the dugouts and installed some metal fencing to prevent access to the baseball fields. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Many commenters criticize the owner for negligence, particularly for leaving the animals unattended with inadequate fencing. — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026

There is carp fencing between the river and the canal in the Lemont area, which may or may not prevent carp from getting into the canal in flood stage. — Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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