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fence (verb)

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  • fence — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ high, tall ▪ low ▪ barbed wire, chain link, iron, mesh, metal …   Collocations dictionary

  • 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 — ► 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 off — ˌfence ˈoff [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they fence off he/she/it fences off present participle fencing off past tense …   Useful english dictionary

  • fence in — verb a) To enclose with a fence. If we fence in that field, it will be a good pasture for a horse. b) To restrict freedom. Many people feel fenced in by the new rules …   Wiktionary

  • fence — [fens] verb [intransitive] informal LAW to buy and sell stolen goods: • The police suspect he has been fencing electronic equipment …   Financial and business terms

  • fence off — verb To enclose an area within a fence …   Wiktionary

  • fence — /fɛns / (say fens) noun 1. an enclosure or barrier, usually of wire or wood, as around or along a field, garden, etc. 2. the act, practice, or art of fencing; swordplay. 3. skill in argument, repartee, etc. 4. Colloquial a. a person who receives… …  

  • fence — fence1 [ fens ] noun count ** 1. ) a flat upright structure made of wood or wire that surrounds an area of land a ) a structure that horses jump over in a competition or race 2. ) INFORMAL someone who buys and sells stolen property on the other… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern 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

  • fence — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English fens, short for defens defense Date: 14th century 1. archaic a means of protection ; defense 2. a. a barrier intended to prevent escape or intrusion or to mark a boundary; especially …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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