fencing: Meaning and Definition of

fenc•ing

Pronunciation: (fen'sing), [key]
— n.
  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.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
See also:
fence-sitter fend
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