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fencing
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
fencing
(noun)
fence
(verb)
ring–fence
(verb)
fencing
/
ˈ
fɛnsɪŋ/
noun
fencing
/
ˈ
fɛnsɪŋ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of FENCING
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1
:
the art or sport of fighting with swords
2
:
material that is used for making fences
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