Fence Meaning and Definition


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Fence meaning

Word: Fence

How to pronounce: fens

Noun

Definitions:

1. A barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape.

Example sentences: "South Korean news agency Yonhap said the group cut through a wire fence to gain access to the school grounds in a northern suburb of Beijing early Friday."

2. A guard or guide on a plane, saw, or other tool.

Example sentences: "This leaves a short side surface at right angles to the rear of the strip, adequate for guiding the fence of the cornice plane."

3. A person who deals in stolen goods.

Verb

Definitions:

1. Surround or protect with a fence.

Example sentences: "Our garden was not fully fenced"

2. Deal in (stolen goods)

3. Fight with swords, especially as a sport.

Example sentences: "Next, Anders took a wooden sword and fenced with one of the dummies."


Synonyms:

palisade

stockade

wattle

hedge

palings

enclose

fence in

enclosure

wall

barrier

corral

pen

guardrail

guard rail

railing

rail

barricade

guard

safeguard

enclosures

shield

protect

defend

secure

surround

ward

house


Derivations:

fencing

fencer

fenced

fenceless


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Fence in Other Languages...

Spanish: Valla

German: Zaun

French: Clôture

Italian: Recinzione

Turkish: çit


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