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fences Definition and Meaning in English (fences definition)

noun
Synonyms:barriersenclosurespalisades
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Fences definition: Physical barriers, typically made of posts and wire or wood, used to enclose an area, mark a boundary, or prevent escape or entry.

Definitions of Fences

  1. 1noun

    Physical barriers, typically made of posts and wire or wood, used to enclose an area, mark a boundary, or prevent escape or entry.

  2. 2verb

    Engages in the sport of fencing, which involves fighting with swords.

  3. 3verb

    Deals in or sells stolen goods.

Example Sentences

casual

“The new fences around the park are very tall.”

casual

“He fences with great skill, having trained for years.”

formal

“The police suspect he fences stolen jewelry.”

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infinitivefence
past tensefenced
gerundfencing
nounfence
adjectivefenced

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Fences definition: Physical barriers, typically made of posts and wire or wood, used to enclose an area, mark a boundary, or prevent escape or entry.
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'Fences' translates to 'fences' in English. Fences definition: Physical barriers, typically made of posts and wire or wood, used to enclose an area, mark a boundary, or prevent escape or entry.
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