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In fencing an area (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

piste

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This clue could be a double definition.

'in fencing' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'an area' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for piste that I've seen before include "Ski-slope" , "slippery slope" , "strip of fencing" , "A ski run of compacted snow" , "Ski slope" .)

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