Fencing (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  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.
noun
  1. 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
    • wire, stakes, etc, used as fences
    • fences collectively
  2. skilful or witty debate
  3. the avoidance of direct answers; evasiveness
  4. the business of buying and selling stolen property
Fencing (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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