fencing

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfɛnsɪŋ/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 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
  • the action of conducting a discussion or argument in an evasive way.
  • 2a series of fences: security fencing
  • material used for the construction of fences: chestnut is still in demand for fencing
  • the erection of fences.
  • the jumping of fences by a racehorse: [as modifier]: the horse makes his fencing debut today