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fencing Definition

fenc·ing (fensiŋ)

noun

  1. the art or sport of fighting with a foil, saber, or epee
    1. material for making fences
    2. a system of fences

Etymology: < fence, v.

fencing Synonyms

fencing

n.

foils, foil work, fencing match, swordplay, swordsmanship, épée, saber, duel, contest, fight.

fencing Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • enclose: Outside: The rear garden is enclosed by fencing.
  • bound: A pathway extends alongside the house to an enclosed rear lawned garden bounded by fencing with patio and exterior lighting.

Converse of object

  • erect: Beside erecting fencing near the new aqueduct, the group tackled a variety of jobs during the past month.
  • electrify: Contact with local wild badgers should be avoided by the installation of suitable electrified fencing outside the enclosure where appropriate.
  • install: The work will attempt to install a protective fencing to secure the affected areas.
  • deck: Inspired ideas in paving, decking, fencing and walling plus a host of garden accessories from ornaments to wonderful pond ideas.

Adjective modifier

  • equestrian: Q Quickfencer Faster, lighter, easier and safer Lamma show 2004/2005 winner Models available for equestrian fencing.
  • barbed: I had to sneak around all the barbed wire fencing.
  • strained: Unlike strained fencing, if one section gets damaged, the whole length is not affected.
  • chestnut: This could be done with colored tape or chestnut fencing, the latter held on posts fixed just outside the Scheduled Area.
  • electric: Electric fencing can be used in the field, on the top rail.
  • protective: The work will attempt to install a protective fencing to secure the affected areas.

Modifies a noun

  • contractor: Very often a fencing contractor or a builder will submit an unusual request which simply is not available anywhere off the shelf.
  • wire: It was brought to a stop by running into some fencing wire.

Noun used with modifier

  • perimeter: Attached to perimeter fencing posts with stretch rubber ties.
  • Jackson: Jacksons Fencing is a market leader in gate and barrier automation, utilizing the latest technologies to satisfy domestic and commercial security applications alike.
  • palisade: A bay line formerly used the platform face which is now sectioned off with the blue palisade fencing, on the right.
  • kiwi: Kiwi Fencing We supply all types of electrical fencing for you smallholding.
  • picket: Front: The front garden is bordered by picket fencing with no gate, the fencing badly needs replacing or painting.
  • chain-link: The original specification was for a fabricated steel mesh grid to replace the chain-link fencing that had been wrapped around the bole.

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