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fencing

[ fen-sing ]

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noun

the art, practice, or sport in which an épée, foil, or saber is used for defense and attack.
a parrying of arguments; avoidance of direct answers:
political fencing on important issues.
an enclosure or railing.
fences collectively.
material for fences.

fencing

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noun

the practice, art, or sport of fighting with swords, esp the sport of using foils, épées, or sabres under a set of rules to score points
1. wire, stakes, etc, used as fences
2. fences collectively
skilful or witty debate
the avoidance of direct answers; evasiveness
slang.
the business of buying and selling stolen property

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fencing¹

1425–75; late Middle English fensing safeguarding, maintenance. See fence, -ing ¹

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Clevedon School's enabling works, which include access, safety fencing and welfare for the temporary learning spaces, began on Monday.

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They arrived to find fencing and an outbuilding alight.

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Officials also installed fencing along Alvarado Street in an effort, they said, to put the brakes on the sale of stolen goods — including drugs and guns — by some street vendors.

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Electric fencing can be installed around chicken coops and enclosures.

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Ladd piloted his dust-streaked pickup along the border wall, discussing each stage of fencing as though it was a tree ring marking a distinct political era.

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fencible fencing wire

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