fencing

1 of 2

noun

fenc·​ing ˈfen(t)-siŋ How to pronounce fencing (audio)
Synonyms of fencingnext
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

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The mine that brought Louise is closed behind acres of fencing. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook said the district has invested heavily in school safety, including secure entries, door locks, fencing and security cameras and lockdown drills. — Irene Byon, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 Pools bring fencing, decks and equipment into a space that may be used by residents and guests throughout the day. — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Officials also installed 11-foot-high security fencing aimed at preventing people from climbing over the bridge's edge. — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fencing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fencing was in 1578

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fencing

noun
fenc·​ing
1
: the art or practice of attack and defense with a sword
2
: material for fences

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