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

Unlike four years ago, the grounds are surrounded by security fencing, while any protests are expected to be muted by a winter storm that hit D.C. overnight. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025

The fencing was implemented for the first time after the 2021 insurrection and will be similar to what was installed for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress last summer. —Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025

Signs of tighter security for the upcoming events were apparent after the installation of chain-link fencing around the Capitol. —Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025

Land stewards assist with habitat restoration, trail maintenance, fencing and cleanup projects. —Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024

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