1. a person who practices or competes in the sport of fencing with a sword
2. a person who buys and sells stolen goods
Usage: informal; slang

Examples

• She trained as a fencer for five years before competing in the Olympics.
• The fencer lunged forward with precision during the match.
• He is an accomplished fencer who has won several national championships.
• The detective suspected the pawn shop owner of being a fencer for stolen jewelry.
• Young fencers learn proper footwork and blade technique in beginner classes.
• The fencer's quick reflexes gave her an advantage over her opponent.