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(Entry 1 of 2)
as in surrounding, enclosing
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for fencing
- bounding,
- circumjacent,
- embracing,
- encircling,
- enclosing
- (also inclosing),
- rimming,
- surrounding
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for fencing
fencing
verb
present participle of fence
Synonyms & Antonyms of fencing (Entry 2 of 2)
to drive danger or attack away from
- had worked as a bodyguard, fencing a number of pop stars at big events
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The first known use of fencing was in 1578
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