fencing
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1 the sport (n.) B1 Intermediate Sporta sport where two people fight each other with long, thin swords.
the combat sport of duelling with light swords, such as the foil, épée, or sabre, where points are scored through contact.
ExampleShe joined the fencing club at her university to improve her coordination.
ExampleThe Olympic fencing final was a display of incredible speed and precision, with both athletes demonstrating mastery of the foil.
- swordplay
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2 barrier materials (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe materials, like wood or wire, used to build a fence around an area.
the collective material or structure used to form a boundary or enclosure.
ExampleThe farmer bought new wire fencing to keep the sheep in the field.
ExampleThe contractor recommended high-grade steel fencing to secure the perimeter of the industrial site against intruders.
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3 trading stolen goods (n.) C1 Advanced Slang Lawthe illegal business of buying and selling stolen things.
the criminal activity of receiving and selling stolen property.
ExampleThe police arrested him for fencing stolen jewelry out of his back office.
ExampleThe investigation revealed a sophisticated fencing operation that moved stolen electronics across state lines within hours of the thefts.
From Middle English fensing, equivalent to fence + -ing.
From fence + -ing.