fencing
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɛnsɪŋ// UK //fˈɛnsɪŋ// fenc·ing
n. the sport where two people use thin swords to fight. You score points by touching your opponent with the tip of your blade.
n. a competitive sport involving combat with thin, flexible swords, typically divided into foil, épée, and sabre disciplines.
She practices fencing every Tuesday evening.
The local club offers fencing lessons for beginners who want to improve their coordination.
Although fencing appears graceful and controlled, it demands explosive speed and split-second tactical decisions from its competitors.
From Middle English fensing, equivalent to fence + -ing.
From fence + -ing.