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Fence
fɛn(t)s
Fence definitions
noun
fence
fences
- a barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to prevent or control access or escape
- a large upright obstacle in steeplechasing, showjumping, or cross-country
- a guard or guide on a plane, saw, or other tool
- a person who deals in stolen goodsreceiver of stolen goods dealer in stolen goods
verb
fence
fenced
fences
fencing
- surround or protect with a fence
"our garden was not fully fenced"
enclose surround circumscribe encircle circle encompass bound form a barrier around form a ring round- enclose or separate an area with a fence
"a small plantation of young trees had been fenced off"
- use a barrier to exclude someone or something
"walkers may find themselves fenced out of the moor"
- buy or sell (stolen goods)
"after stealing your ring, he didn't even know how to fence it"
receive stolen goods deal in stolen goods - engage in the sport of fencing
- conduct a discussion or argument in an evasive way
"twelve months of fencing with McLaren had taken a toll on his nerves"