fencing
noun
fenc·ing
ˈfen(t)-siŋ 
1
: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber
2
a(1)
(2)
: the fences of a property or region
b
: material used for building fences
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To boost your chances of success, move these items around your garden occasionally and use them in conjunction with fencing and repellents.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2024
What holds someone back on the track might not be as much an issue for someone in wheelchair fencing or para-canoe, and vice versa.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 3 Sep. 2024
As some tore down sections of the fencing, others climbed into the perimeter, facing off with law enforcement behind the second fence line.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024
Vertical wood fencing and a healthy dose of greenery provide privacy from next-door neighbors.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2024
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2024
What holds someone back on the track might not be as much an issue for someone in wheelchair fencing or para-canoe, and vice versa.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 3 Sep. 2024
As some tore down sections of the fencing, others climbed into the perimeter, facing off with law enforcement behind the second fence line.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024
Vertical wood fencing and a healthy dose of greenery provide privacy from next-door neighbors.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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