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fence Definition and Meaning in English (fence definition)

noun
Synonyms:barrierenclosurewall
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Fence definition: 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.

Definitions of Fence

  1. 1noun

    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.

  2. 2verb

    To enclose an area with a fence.

  3. 3verb

    To engage in the sport of fencing, which involves fighting with foils, épées, or sabres.

Example Sentences

casual

“They decided to build a new fence around the garden.”

casual

“The farmer needed to fence his livestock to keep them safe.”

casual

“She learned to fence at a young age.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensefenced
present participlefencing
agent nounfencer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

on the fenceidiom

Undecided or neutral about something.

mend fencesidiom

To repair a damaged relationship or disagreement.

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What is the meaning of Fence in English?▼
Fence definition: 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.
How do you translate 'Fence' to English?▼
'Fence' translates to 'fence' in English. Fence definition: 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.
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