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

Just one year after creating the fencing company, Glidden sold his half of the business to the Washburn and Moen Manufacturing Company of Worcester, Massachusetts, according to Encyclopedia online. —Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2023

But race organizers have shrouded the Strip in black tarp and fencing, and covered the glass on pedestrian walkways with white film and floodlights, obscuring the festivities from those without a $1,000 ticket. —Jack Healy, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2023

This eastern wall is less about fencing than about the ceaseless struggle between order and disorder that forced frequent maintenance. —Robert Thorson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Nov. 2023

Researchers recommend livestock insurance coverage, improved fencing measures, and awareness campaigns for residents to minimize possible harm. —Angela Wang, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Nov. 2023

People think putting a lock on fencing at viewpoints is a great way to show love for another person. —Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023

Additionally, the installation of barriers, fencing, and signage will be completed. —Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2023

The blast bent metal fencing and shattered windows. —Heba Farouk Mahfouz, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2023

Think architectural post fencing (aka: sleeper screening) dotted along a wave of grasses giving a Sea Ranch coastal vibe, or stone pathways softened with a mix of silver and sage ground covers offering a painterly palette full of texture. —Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 18 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

fencing

noun

fenc·​ing

1

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

2

: material for fences