(surround with fence)

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• fence in — verb 1. enclose with a fence we fenced in our yard • Syn: ↑fence • Derivationally related forms: ↑fence (for: ↑fence), ↑fencing (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• fence — n. & v. n. 1 a barrier or railing or other upright structure enclosing an area of ground, esp. to prevent or control access. 2 a large upright obstacle in steeplechasing or showjumping. 3 sl. a receiver of stolen goods. 4 a guard or guide in… …   Useful english dictionary

• fence — {{11}}fence (n.) early 14c., action of defending, shortening of defens (see DEFENSE (Cf. defense)). Spelling alternated between c and s in Middle English. Sense of enclosure is first recorded mid 15c. on notion of that which serves as a defense.… …   Etymology dictionary

• surround — surround, *environ, encircle, circle, encompass, compass, hem, gird, girdle, ring can mean to close in or as if in a ring about something. Surround is a general term without specific connotations; it implies enclosure as if by a circle or a ring… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• fence — ► NOUN 1) a barrier enclosing an area, typically consisting of posts connected by wire, wood, etc. 2) a large upright obstacle in steeplechasing, showjumping, or cross country. 3) informal a dealer in stolen goods. 4) a guard or guide on a plane… …   English terms dictionary

• fence — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. barrier, barricade, wall, stockade, paling, hedge, railing; slang, bagman or woman, receiver [of stolen goods]. v. i. en close; fight, thrust and parry; parry, evade; slang, bootleg, black market,… …   English dictionary for students

• fence — [[t]fe̱ns[/t]] ♦♦♦ fences, fencing, fenced 1) N COUNT A fence is a barrier between two areas of land, made of wood or wire supported by posts. Villagers say the fence would restrict public access to the hills. 2) VERB If you fence an area of land …   English dictionary

• fence — fence1 S3 [fens] n [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: defense] 1.) a structure made of wood, metal etc that surrounds a piece of land 2.) a wall or other structure that horses jump over in a race or competition 3.) informal someone who buys and sells… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• fence — 1 noun (C) 1 a structure made of wood, metal etc that surrounds a piece of land 2 a wall or other structure that horses jump over in a race or competition 3 slang someone who buys and sells stolen goods 4 sit on the fence to avoid saying which… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• surround — [[t]səra͟ʊnd[/t]] ♦♦ surrounds, surrounding, surrounded 1) VERB If a person or thing is surrounded by something, that thing is situated all around them. [be V ed] The small churchyard was surrounded by a rusted wrought iron fence... [V n] The… …   English dictionary

• fence — noun 1》 a barrier enclosing an area, typically consisting of posts connected by wire, wood, etc.     ↘a large upright obstacle in steeplechasing, showjumping, or cross country. 2》 a guard or guide on a plane or other tool. 3》 informal a dealer in …   English new terms dictionary