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

That it was locked behind chain-link fencing and rarely open to the public only amped up the mystery. —Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025

The fencing and bench relocation are intended as erosion-mitigation measures by rerouting the path of pedestrians along the bluff. —Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025

Temporary fencing and vehicle barricades have been erected near the White House, Capitol and key intersections around the nation’s capital to limit access and control crowds. —Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025

The groups were separated by high black fencing and police officers eventually gathered around. —Lindsay Whitehurst, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025

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