parry vs fencing

parry and fencing both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
parry	Yes	No	Yes	No
fencing	Yes	No	No	No

parry (noun)	fencing (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)	the art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules)
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword	a barrier that serves to enclose an area
	material for building fences

parry (verb)	fencing (verb)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)