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

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

Haight said the grants may not cover every expense associated with welcoming visitors, but could help farmers in other ways, such as assisting in renovating barns for events, installing fencing or preparing accommodations for overnight guests. — Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Brick to match downtown Olathe On the aesthetics side, the fencing along each side of Santa Fe Street above I-35 will encompass a wave pattern that matches Olathe’s 119th Street interchange. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

To the north, behind tall wire fencing and quarantine tape, were several hundred ostriches. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 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