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
