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Synonyms for fencing

Grammar : Noun
Spell : fen-sing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɛn sɪŋ


Définition of fencing

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "defending, act of protecting;" 1580s in the sword-fighting sense; noun from present participle of fence (v.). In spite of the re-enactment in 1285 of the Assize of Arms of 1181, fencing was regarded as unlawful in England. The keeping of fencing schools was forbidden in the City of London, "as fools who delight in mischief do learn to fence with buckler, and thereby are encouraged in their follies." Meaning "putting up fences" is from 1620s; that of "an enclosure" is from 1580s; meaning "receiving stolen goods" is from 1851 (see fence (n.)); meaning "materials for an enclosure" is from 1856.
  • noun foils
Example sentences :
  • "As you say, the time for fencing is over," pursued Kingozi.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • He now took lessons on the piano, and in geography, fencing, and dancing.
  • Extract from : « The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 » by Various
  • He was no match for Csar in worldly logic, or at fencing with texts of Scripture.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • That virtue applied to fencing should all but revolutionize the art.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The cow was bought, the horse, the chickens, the wire for fencing.
  • Extract from : « Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas » by Lloyd Osbourne
  • His spirits raised and he was himself once more, fencing as best he might for an opening.
  • Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton
  • Not that the renegade seaman Ricardo knew anything of fencing.
  • Extract from : « Victory » by Joseph Conrad
  • He straddled one of the fencing foils and pranced across the room.
  • Extract from : « The New Land » by Elma Ehrlich Levinger
  • Books on Archery, Fencing, and Duelling are also comprised by this heading.
  • Extract from : « The Book-Hunter at Home » by P. B. M. Allan
  • It looked to him as if the Frenchman were "fencing" in order to extract information.
  • Extract from : « Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service » by H. Irving Hancock

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