What is the meaning of the word Fencing?

Answer 1

The word 'Fencing' has more than one meaning,these are: An extent of fences The sport or art of sword-play The material for making fences The selling or receiving stolen goods. In the broadest possible sense, fencing is the art of armed combat involving cutting, stabbing, or bludgeoning weapons directly manipulated by hand, rather than shot, thrown or positioned (from Wikipedia). It also means buying and selling stolen goods. In the sport; Fencing; the name originates from the French 'defense'

Answer 2

Sword fighting, swordcraft, swordplay.