fencing
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for fencing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The sport of duelling with swords under formal rules.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use fencing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English fensing, equivalent to fence + -ing.
Full origin of fencing →Frequently asked questions
What does “fencing” mean?
The word “fencing” means the sport of duelling with swords under formal rules. In plain terms, either the Olympic sport of sword-fighting, or the physical material/act of building fences.
How do you pronounce “fencing”?
“Fencing” is pronounced FEHN-sihng (/ˈfɛnsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fencing” in a sentence?
Here is “fencing” used in a sentence: “He took up fencing in high school and still competes.”
What part of speech is “fencing”?
“Fencing” is a noun.
Is “fencing” a common word?
“Fencing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fencing” have?
“Fencing” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sport of duelling with swords under formal rules.
What is the difference between fencing the sport and fencing the material?
Fencing as a sport refers to duelling with swords under formal competitive rules, an activity practiced at the Olympics. Fencing as material refers to the fences, or the panels and posts used to build them, collectively used to enclose an area, and the two meanings are otherwise unrelated.
What does fencing mean in criminal slang?
In criminal slang, fencing refers to the trade of buying and reselling stolen goods, and a person who does this is called a fence. This sense is distinct from both the sport and the physical barrier meanings.
Is fencing an Olympic sport?
Yes, fencing is an Olympic sport involving duelling with swords such as the foil, épée, or sabre under formal competitive rules. It is one of the few sports to have been included in every modern Olympic Games.