/fen"sing/ , n.
1. the art, practice, or sport in which an épée, foil, or saber is used for defense and attack.
2. a parrying of arguments; avoidance of direct answers: political fencing on important issues.
3. an enclosure or railing.
4. fences collectively.
5. material for fences.
[ 1425-75; late ME fensing safeguarding, maintenance. See FENCE, -ING 1 ]