Fence

Word FENCE
Character 5
Hyphenation fence
Pronunciations /fɛns/

Definitions and meanings of "Fence"

What do we mean by fence?

A structure serving as an enclosure, a barrier, or a boundary, usually made of posts or stakes joined together by boards, wire, or rails. noun

An adjustable guide with a flat edge used on a table saw and positioned parallel to the plane of the cutting attachment in order to keep the board properly positioned for the cut to be made at the correct distance from the board's edge. noun

One who receives and sells stolen goods. noun

A place where stolen goods are received and sold. noun

A means of defense; a protection. noun

To surround or enclose with a fence or other barrier. synonym: enclose. intransitive verb

To separate or keep out by means of a fence or other barrier. intransitive verb

To sell (stolen goods) to a fence. intransitive verb

To ward off; keep away. intransitive verb

To defend. intransitive verb

To practice the art or sport of fencing. intransitive verb

To avoid giving direct answers; hedge. intransitive verb

To act as a conduit for stolen goods. intransitive verb

(on the fence) Undecided as to which of two sides to support; uncommitted or neutral. idiom

That which fends off; anything that restrains entrance, or defends from attack, approach, or injury; defense; guard. noun

An inclosure round a yard, field, or other tract of ground, or round or along the sides of any open space, as part of a large room, a bridge, etc. noun

A guard, guide, or gage designed to regulate or restrict the movement of a tool or machine. noun

An arm or a projection in a lock which enters the gates of the tumblers when they are adjusted in proper position and coincidence, and at other times prevents such movement of the dog or other obstructing member as would allow the bolt to be retracted. noun

A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or a house perimeter.

Someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods.

Skill in oral debate.

The art or practice of fencing.

A guard or guide on machinery.

A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.

A memory barrier.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Fence

The word "fence" in example sentences

Taken from their families and forced to live in "white" orphanages, three mixed-race aborigine children escape, traveling 1500 miles back home, using the title fence as their guide. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Not on the fence part, because the fence is a spectacularly dumb idea but the GDP and wages part. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Straddling the fence is the game and gutless or seriously lacking in resolve and determination is the guy who can read but not lead! diridi ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sober Briquette said ... both sides are equally relieved the fence is there ... saw your comment at painted maypole - MAKE time to read that book. ❋ Ewe Are Here (2008)

Yet, the fence is amazingly effective in stopping Smokie. ❋ Unknown (2007)

In short, ironchef, the fence is a costly, ineffectual means for dealing with illegal immigration or border security. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Just because he said that such a fence is already used with livestock is * not* equating people to livestock. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Building a fence is a waste of time and money: folks have been successfully finding ways around barriers like that for centuries. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Steve Finley jumped against the eight-foot wall at the 410-foot sign - the fence is a few inches higher there than the rest of the outfield - and 56,177 fans at Shea Stadium held their collective breaths for a second, unsure where the ball was caught. ❋ Unknown (1999)

But Cyril Revak, the soft-spoken mayor of Ostrovany for the past 19 years, insisted that the barrier, which he called a fence, was a last resort aimed at stopping vandalism and theft. ❋ By DAN BILEFSKY (2010)

There was only a thin fence between them and the prisoners. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As I come closer, each picket of the fence is transformed into silhouettes which, unlike the uniform pickets of the fence, are shadows of the families that live in the nearby communities. ❋ Dr. Norma Bowe (2010)

Since a fence is silly and really won't work, we need to dry up employment opportunities, which will mean very stiff penalties for hiring illegals – even in construction, gardening, restaraunts, and domestic service. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The border fence is a silly idea but use technology and the national guard to secure the border. ❋ Unknown (2010)

No fence is going to solve the problem anyway, as wolves will find a way to get through, around, over, or under it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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