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   fence

   /fens/

   noun

   • 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. Similar barrierpalingrailingrailbarhurdleenclosurewallhedgehedgerowwindbreakgroinpartitionbarricadestockadepalisaderampartprotectiondefenserare:circumvallation
   • ▪ a large upright obstacle used in equestrian jumping events.
   • 2. a guard or guide on a plane, saw, or other tool.
   • 3. a person who deals in stolen goods. informal Similar receiver of stolen goodsdealer in stolen goodsreceiverdealertraffickerinformal:pusher

   verb

   • 1. surround or protect with a fence: "our garden was not fully fenced" Similar enclosesurroundcircumscribeencirclecircleencompassboundform a barrier aroundform a ring arounddivide upsection offseparate offpartition offcut offcordon offclose offisolatesegregatesealcloseliterary:girdgirdleengirdrare:compass
   • ▪ enclose or separate with a fence for protection or to prevent escape: "everything is fenced in to keep out the wolves" Similar confinepen incoop uprail inbox inwall inhedge inhem inclose inshut inshut upmew upimmurelock inshut offseparate offcut offinternimpoundhold captivekeep under lock and keyenclosesurroundkettlesecureprotectdefendcorral
   • ▪ use a barrier to exclude someone or something: "Idaho law requires people to fence out cows"
   • 2. deal in (stolen goods): informal "after stealing your ring, he didn't even know how to fence it" Similar receive stolen goodsdeal in stolen goods
   • 3. fight with swords, especially as a sport.
   • ▪ conduct a discussion or argument in such a way as to avoid the direct mention of something: "we were fencing, not talking about the subject we'd come to talk about" Similar be evasivebe vaguebe ambiguousbe noncommittalequivocateprevaricatestallvacillatequibblehedgebeat around the bushdodge the issuesidestep the issueparry questionsfudge the issuemince one's wordsinformal:pussyfoot aroundduck the questionduck the issuewaffleshilly-shallyflannelrare:paltertergiversate

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘defending, defense’): shortening of defense. Compare with fencible and fend.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fenceless adjective
   • 2. fencer noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   The meaning of FENCE is a means of protection : defense. How to use fence in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FENCE definition: 1. a structure that divides two areas of land, similar to a wall but made of wood or wire and…. Learn more.

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   A fence is a person who receives stolen property and then sells it. [ informal ] He originally acted as a fence for another gang before turning to burglary himself.

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   Fence definition: a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of vertical posts connected with horizontal sections of sturdy material or materials, as wood, metal, vinyl, or wire, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of fence noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a structure made of wood or wire supported with posts that is put between two areas of land as a boundary, or around a garden, field, etc. to keep animals in, or to keep people and animals out. The two women chatted over the garden fence.

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   Define fence. fence synonyms, fence pronunciation, fence translation, English dictionary definition of fence. n. 1. A structure serving as an enclosure, a barrier, or a boundary, usually made of posts or stakes joined together by boards, wire, or rails. 2.

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   A fence is a usually wooden or metal structure that encloses a yard, pasture, or other area. Many people with back yard swimming pools put fences around them to make sure small children don't fall in.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of fence – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FENCE definition: 1. a wood, wire, or metal structure that divides or goes around an area: 2. to take part in the…. Learn more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFENCE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    FENCE meaning: 1. a wood, wire, or metal structure that divides or goes around an area: 2. to take part in the…. Learn more.

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    Fence definition: A structure serving as an enclosure, a barrier, or a boundary, usually made of posts or stakes joined together by boards, wire, or rails.