What is the meaning of fencing?

noun

A barrier that serves to enclose an area.
- synonyms: fence
Material for building fences.
- synonyms: fencing material
The art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules. )

verb

Enclose with a fence.
- usage: "we fenced in our yard"
- synonyms: fence, fence in
Receive stolen goods.
- synonyms: fence
Fight with fencing swords.
- synonyms: fence
Surround with a wall in order to fortify.
- synonyms: wall, palisade, fence, fence in, surround
Have an argument about something.
- synonyms: argue, contend, debate, fence

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