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1the sport of fighting with swords, especially foils, épées, or sabres, according to a set of rules, in order to score points against an opponent: [as modifier]: a fencing foil
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the action of conducting a discussion or argument in an evasive way.
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2a series of fences: security fencing
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material used for the construction of fences: chestnut is still in demand for fencing
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the erection of fences.
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the jumping of fences by a racehorse: [as modifier]: the horse makes his fencing debut today