noun
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a person who fights with a sword, esp one who practises the art of fencing
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a person who erects and repairs fences
Etymology
Origin of fencer
Explanation
A fencer is someone who participates in the sport of fencing, or sword fighting. Fencers are among the athletes who compete in the Olympics every four years. If you become a fencer, you'll learn all the rules and strategy behind dueling with rapiers or swords. Fencers wear special gear, including protective jackets, short pants, gloves, and masks. The word fencer comes from the verb fence, "defend oneself," from the noun fence, "fortification," a shortened form of defense.
Example Sentences
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Wheelchair fencer Andrii Demchuk crossed the border to Poland with his wife and two children after the invasion.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2024
“Nothing compares to this, no, absolutely not,” American fencer Lee Kiefer said after winning gold in the women’s foil.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024
You also need to have “right of way” which, if you’re new to fencing, is a concept best left to the referee, who decides which fencer has attacking priority at any given time.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2024
Weber, a Long Island native who went to the University of Pennsylvania, was a world-class fencer, said Jeff Salmon, who knew him from the time they were boys through various fencing competitions.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2023
It was a nutty schedule, but I’d made a commitment to myself to become a better fencer.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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