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fence
(f/E/ns )

noun (n)

  • a barrier that serves to enclose an area(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    fencing
    source: wordnet30
  • a dealer in stolen property(noun.person)
    source: wordnet30
  • That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • enclose with a fence(verb.contact)
    Example:
    We fenced in our yard.
    Synonym:
    fence in
    source: wordnet30
  • receive stolen goods(verb.possession)
    source: wordnet30
  • fight with fencing swords(verb.competition)
    source: wordnet30
  • surround with a wall in order to fortify(verb.competition)
    source: wordnet30
  • have an argument about something(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    argue, contend, debate
    source: wordnet30
  • To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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