fencing
Translation
fencing
Examples
He started fencing lessons last year.
He started fencing lessons last year.
They installed new fencing around the yard.
They installed new fencing around the yard.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the sport of fighting with swords He started fencing lessons last year.
((uncountable/countable)) material for making fences They installed new fencing around the yard.
Similar Words
(sport) swordplay; (barrier) barrier, enclosure
Etymology
From the verb 'to fence', which comes from Old French 'defens' (defence).
Memory Tips
Think of 'defence'. Fencing is a sport of defence and attack, and a fence provides defence for a property.