fencing
word
Definition
Fencing is a sport where two people fight with thin swords, trying to score points by touching each other. It also means a barrier or structure that closes off an area, such as a fence.
Usage & Nuances
'Fencing' primarily refers to the Olympic sport, but can also mean building or referring to a physical barrier ('put up fencing'). In sports contexts, it is always the sword-fighting activity. Do not confuse with 'fence' (the structure itself); 'fencing' as an uncountable noun, not pluralized.
Example Sentences
He goes to fencing classes every Wednesday.
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They installed fencing around the garden to keep animals out.
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Fencing is one of the oldest Olympic sports.
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My brother took up fencing after watching an action movie.
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We're replacing the old wooden fencing with a metal one.
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You need quick reflexes to be good at fencing.
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