26984 words

fence

7 definitions • 2 examples
1
a structure that divides two areas of land, similar to a wall but made of wood or wire and supported with posts
2
a person who buys and sells stolen goods
3
to fight as a sport with a long, thin sword
4
a structure of wood or wire forming a wall around a house or a piece of land, often to keep people or animals from coming in or going out:

Examples:

He put up a fence to keep his dog in the backyard.
5
a person who buys and sells stolen goods
6
to take part in the sport of attacking and defending with a weapon having a long blade
7
to put a fence around a house or a piece of land:

Examples:

The area is fenced on three sides but not along the highway.

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