FENCING


Meaning of FENCING in English

/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 ]

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