noun
- Plural of fencing: the sport or practice of fighting with swords (foil, épée, or sabre) according to set rules.
- Plural of fencing: materials or structures used to enclose or separate an area, such as wooden or metal barriers.
- Plural of fencing: the act or practice of buying and selling stolen goods.
Usage: Often used in the context of competitive sports or athletic training.
Usage: Common in construction and property contexts.
Usage: Informal; criminal context.
Examples
- She joined the school's fencings team and competed in regional tournaments.
- The new fencings around the property were installed last month.
- Different types of fencings require different maintenance schedules.
- He took up fencings as a way to improve his footwork and coordination.
- The wooden fencings along the garden needed repair after the storm.
- Fencings in the sport require years of training to master proper technique.