fence

1 of 2

noun

ˈfen(t)s

often attributive

archaic : a means of protection : defense

: a barrier intended to prevent escape or intrusion or to mark a boundary

especially : such a barrier made of posts and wire or boards

: an immaterial barrier or boundary line

on the other side of the fence in the argument

: fencing sense 1

: a receiver of stolen goods

: a place where stolen goods are bought

fenceless

ˈfen(t)s-ləs How to pronounce fence (audio)

adjective

fencelessness noun

fence

2 of 2

verb

fenced; fencing

transitive verb

: to enclose with a fence

b(1)

: to keep in or out with a fence

(2)

: to ward off

: to provide a defense for

: to sell (stolen property) to a fence

intransitive verb

: to practice fencing

b(1)

: to use tactics of attack and defense resembling those of fencing

(2)

: to parry arguments by shifting ground

archaic : to provide protection

fencer noun

Example Sentences

Noun We put up a fence around our yard. the only way to prevent motorists from trying to use that unsafe bridge is to put a fence across the road leading to it Verb a house with a fenced-in yard He stole watches and fenced them on the street.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Longwell said her organization is targeting a specific group of voters who are on the fence and may spend more in Ohio if needed.

Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 Both Ybañez and Yasin encourage anyone on the fence about a career change to do it.

Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Charlie sits on the fence, waiting for the argument that's presented most persuasively and forcefully (or, perhaps, just last), especially if that side incorporates validation of his belief in ghouls.

Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2022 That’s a big ask of the fair-weather fan who has been sitting on the fence until game week before deciding to make a purchase.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 But despite research showing that a shorter week does raise productivity and improve employee well-being, some companies are on the fence.

Meghan M. Biro, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Whit Merrifield hit a bizarre home run in the Toronto fourth on a ball that twice bounced on the fence before going over.

Larry Fleisher, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Whit Merrifield hit a bizarre home run in the Toronto fourth on a ball that twice bounced on the fence before going over.

Larry Fleisher, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2022 Whit Merrifield hit a bizarre home run in the Toronto fourth on a ball that twice bounced on the fence before going over.

Larry Fleisher, ajc, 21 Aug. 2022

Verb

The company filed for bankruptcy for Aearo Technologies, a subsidiary that once made the earplugs, as a way to fence off the litigation from the rest of 3M.

Bob Tita, WSJ, 26 July 2022 On the opposite side of the road, wooden stakes fence the border.

Teddy Amenabar, Washington Post, 11 July 2022 Teach babies to swim, fence the pool, PROTECT your children!

Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022 By suckering environmentalists into pushing for the abolition of chemicals, the agrochemical business was able to ring-fence them into a tiny fraction of the agricultural space.

Shely Aronov, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 De León has been helping coordinate the effort to fence off the plaza and move the residents into various forms of interim housing.

Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2022 In director Jessica Fisch’s stylish, lively and fast-moving production, fence these two highly skilled actors do.

Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2022 Where Street Scene had to fence off all areas where alcohol was served in order to keep minors out, North Park Music Fest will be the first test run for the new Special Events Mixed Ages Pilot Program for the City of San Diego.

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2022 Bullets ripped through the wooden gate and fence around her house, killing her instantly.

New York Times, 3 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	on the fence
释义	fence 1 of 2 noun ˈfen(t)s often attributive 1 archaic : a means of protection : defense 2 a : a barrier intended to prevent escape or intrusion or to mark a boundary especially : such a barrier made of posts and wire or boards b : an immaterial barrier or boundary line on the other side of the fence in the argument 3 : fencing sense 1 4 a : a receiver of stolen goods b : a place where stolen goods are bought fenceless ˈfen(t)s-ləs adjective fencelessness noun fence 2 of 2 verb fenced; fencing transitive verb 1 a : to enclose with a fence b(1) : to keep in or out with a fence (2) : to ward off 2 : to provide a defense for 3 : to sell (stolen property) to a fence intransitive verb 1 a : to practice fencing b(1) : to use tactics of attack and defense resembling those of fencing (2) : to parry arguments by shifting ground 2 archaic : to provide protection fencer noun Phrases on the fence : in a position of neutrality or indecision Synonyms Noun barricade barrier hedge wall Verb bulwark cover defend fend forfend guard keep protect safeguard screen secure shield ward See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun We put up a fence around our yard. the only way to prevent motorists from trying to use that unsafe bridge is to put a fence across the road leading to it Verb a house with a fenced-in yard He stole watches and fenced them on the street. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Longwell said her organization is targeting a specific group of voters who are on the fence and may spend more in Ohio if needed. Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 Both Ybañez and Yasin encourage anyone on the fence about a career change to do it. Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Charlie sits on the fence, waiting for the argument that's presented most persuasively and forcefully (or, perhaps, just last), especially if that side incorporates validation of his belief in ghouls. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2022 That’s a big ask of the fair-weather fan who has been sitting on the fence until game week before deciding to make a purchase. San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 But despite research showing that a shorter week does raise productivity and improve employee well-being, some companies are on the fence. Meghan M. Biro, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Whit Merrifield hit a bizarre home run in the Toronto fourth on a ball that twice bounced on the fence before going over. Larry Fleisher, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Whit Merrifield hit a bizarre home run in the Toronto fourth on a ball that twice bounced on the fence before going over. Larry Fleisher, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2022 Whit Merrifield hit a bizarre home run in the Toronto fourth on a ball that twice bounced on the fence before going over. Larry Fleisher, ajc, 21 Aug. 2022 Verb The company filed for bankruptcy for Aearo Technologies, a subsidiary that once made the earplugs, as a way to fence off the litigation from the rest of 3M. Bob Tita, WSJ, 26 July 2022 On the opposite side of the road, wooden stakes fence the border. Teddy Amenabar, Washington Post, 11 July 2022 Teach babies to swim, fence the pool, PROTECT your children! Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022 By suckering environmentalists into pushing for the abolition of chemicals, the agrochemical business was able to ring-fence them into a tiny fraction of the agricultural space. Shely Aronov, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 De León has been helping coordinate the effort to fence off the plaza and move the residents into various forms of interim housing. Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2022 In director Jessica Fisch’s stylish, lively and fast-moving production, fence these two highly skilled actors do. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2022 Where Street Scene had to fence off all areas where alcohol was served in order to keep minors out, North Park Music Fest will be the first test run for the new Special Events Mixed Ages Pilot Program for the City of San Diego. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2022 Bullets ripped through the wooden gate and fence around her house, killing her instantly. New York Times, 3 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English fens, short for defens, defense defense entry 1 Verb Middle English fensen, derivative of fens fence entry 1 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing fence electric fence drift fence fence-mending fence-sitting snow fence ring-fence picket fence the grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence) Virginia fence straddle the fence worm fence stockade fence snake fence chain-link fence electrified fence sunk fence on the fence See More electric fence drift fence fence-mending fence-sitting snow fence ring-fence picket fence the grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence) Virginia fence straddle the fence worm fence stockade fence snake fence chain-link fence electrified fence sunk fence on the fence See More Kids Definition fence 1 of 2 noun ˈfens : a barrier (as of wood or wire) to prevent escape or entry or to mark a boundary fence 2 of 2 verb fenced; fencing 1 : to enclose with a fence fence a yard 2 : to fight with swords : to practice the sport of fencing Legal Definition fence 1 of 2 noun 1 : a barrier intended to prevent escape or intrusion or to mark a boundary 2 a : a receiver of stolen goods b : a place where stolen goods are bought fence 2 of 2 transitive verb fenced; fencing 1 a : to enclose with a fence b : to keep in or out with a fence 2 : to sell (stolen property) to a fence on the fence phrase 1 as in suspicious not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something He's on the fence about taking a job with a company that doesn't use sustainable materials. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance suspicious unsure skeptical uncertain doubtful unsettled dubious distrustful trustless mistrustful undecided conflicted insecure ambivalent unconvinced hesitant hinky equivocal indecisive diffident vacillating wavering irresolute halting Antonyms & Near Antonyms sure certain positive confident convinced assured sanguine decisive resolute determined self-assured See More 2 as in neutral not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war He remained on the fence about the argument and wouldn't help his friends resolve it. Synonyms & Similar Words neutral independent autonomous impartial nonpartisan sovereign individualistic noninterventionist fair nonaligned indifferent disinterested hands-off bipartisan uninfluenced unprejudiced unaffiliated nonbelligerent unbiased evenhanded sovran Antonyms & Near Antonyms allied unfair partial associated partisan biased affiliated prejudiced confederate federated belligerent See More
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fence

noun

verb

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Example Sentences

Word History

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