CEFR B1

fencing

noun

Meaning

The sport of fighting with swords, especially foils, épées, or sabres, according to an established set of rules.

Examples

She took up fencing at the age of ten and quickly showed great promise.
The Olympic fencing competition was intense, with athletes displaying incredible speed and precision.

Synonyms: swordplay, dueling

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fencing (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛnsɪŋ/

Definition

The sport of fighting with swords, especially foils, épées, or sabres, according to an established set of rules.

Examples

She took up fencing at the age of ten and quickly showed great promise.
The Olympic fencing competition was intense, with athletes displaying incredible speed and precision.
He trained rigorously for the national fencing championship, practicing his footwork and attack strategies daily.

How to Use fencing

fencing with (prepositional phrase): Engaging in the sport of fencing against an opponent. — "The two fencers were fencing with great intensity."
fencing club (collocation): An organization or group for people who practice fencing. — "He joined the university fencing club to improve his skills."

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