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fencing

The correct spelling is fencing.

How to pronounce fencing

verb

IPA: /ˈfɛnsɪŋ/

Say it like: Fen-sin-g

The correct spelling is fencing. To enclose, contain or separate by building fence. For example: "Fencing was erected around the field to keep the horses in."

Usage Examples

Fencing was erected around the field to keep the horses in.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.
  2. 2.To defend or guard.
  3. 3.To engage in the selling or buying of stolen goods.
  4. 4.To engage in the sport of fencing.
  5. 5.To jump over a fence.

noun

  1. 1.The art or sport of duelling with swords, especially with the 17th- to 18th-century European dueling swords and the practice weapons descended from them (sport fencing)
  2. 2.Material used to make fences, fences used as barriers or an enclosure.

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