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Fencing
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Simple meaning
What does Fencing mean?
a sword sport or fence material
Dictionary definition
The sport of fighting with swords by rule; also fences or the material used to make fences.
Example sentences
Fencing in a sentence
easy
Fencing is an Olympic sport.
medium
The farm needed new fencing.
hard
Fencing requires speed, focus, and careful footwork.
Synonyms
Words like Fencing
swordplayFighting or sport with swords.
barrier materialMaterial used to build fences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opennessA lack of barriers.
unprotected areaAn area without fencing.
Word family
Fencing word family
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Practice 1
What does fencing mean?
Fencing means a sword sport or fence material.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fencing?
Swordplay is close in meaning to fencing in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fencing?
Openness contrasts with fencing.
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