fencing

noun

fenc·​ing ˈfen(t)-siŋ How to pronounce fencing (audio)
1
: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber
2
(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 The difference between traditional livestock fencing and wildlife-friendly fencing might not be immediately obvious to the untrained eye, Blajszczak says. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 10 Oct. 2024 The skate park recently was approved for $100,000 in city funding to provide lighting, fencing and other improvements. Katherine Loren, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2024 Although the bill does not require wildlife crossings to be built or set aside land, Friedman’s office said it was expected to result in the creation of passages, wildlife-safe fencing and reclaimed land or water. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024 In some areas, wildlife managers and conservation groups have begun to take out fences or replace them with wildlife-friendly fencing that’s easier for species such as pronghorn to crawl under and elk to hop over. Bychristine Peterson, science.org, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fencing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fencing was in 1578

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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

fencing

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