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Fence Definition & Meaning

1. A barrier made of wood, metal, or wire used to enclose a space or to provide security.

Example: The farmer built a fence around his property to keep the animals in.

2. A person who buys and sells stolen goods.

Example: The thief sold the stolen jewelry to a fence.

3. A structure used in sports, such as in epee or sabre fencing.

Example: The fencer practiced his moves on the fencing fence.

4. A railing or barrier used for safety, such as around a swimming pool.

Example: The pool fence prevented children from accidentally falling in.

5. To avoid answering a question or taking a clear position in a discussion.

Example: The politician fenced around the issue when asked about his stance on taxes.

Examples of the word fence used in sentences.

  • I have a white fence around my garden to keep the rabbits out.
  • She accidentally kicked the ball over the fence and into the neighbor's yard.
  • The horse was grazing in the pasture, protected by a fence.
  • The neighbors built a new fence to separate our yards.
  • The workers painted the fence to make it look brand new.
  • The farmer built a fence around the fields to keep the animals from wandering off. (farming and agriculture)
  • There's a hole in the fence near the playground, we need to patch it up for safety. (safety and maintenance)
  • The concert venue had a tall fence to control the crowd and prevent unauthorized entry. (events and security)
  • I need to fix the fence in my backyard before my dog gets out. (home and pets)
  • The children climbed over the fence to retrieve their ball that went inside the neighbor's yard. (playtime and social interaction)
  • The tennis court was enclosed by a high fence to prevent the ball from going out of bounds.
  • The new house was surrounded by a white picket fence that added to its charm.
  • The farmer built a sturdy fence around his property to keep his livestock from wandering off.
  • The neighbor complained about the noise coming from our party and threatened to call the police if we didn't turn down the volume, so we put up a fence to reduce the noise.
  • The school installed a fence around the playground to ensure the safety of the children.
  • The horse leaned over the fence and nuzzled my hand as I petted its nose.
  • The construction workers erected a temporary fence around the site while they worked on the building project.
  • The soccer ball landed just outside the fence, and the players had to chase it down.
  • The neighbors built a tall fence between their yards for privacy.
  • The farmer put up a sturdy fence around the vegetable garden to keep the critters out.
  • I sat on the fence for a long time before ultimately deciding to support the new policy.
  • The city council plans to erect a fence around the park to prevent vandalism.
  • The new housing development is encircled by a white picket fence, giving it a quaint and charming appearance.
  • The farmer built a sturdy fence around his property to keep his livestock from wandering off.
  • Despite the high fence around the house, the burglars were still able to find a way in.
  • The farmer was inspecting the fence to ensure that it had properly secured the livestock.
  • The electric fence surrounding the property was designed to keep intruders out.
  • The neighbors pried through the fence to spy on the residents next door.
  • The dog kept barking at the strangers on the other side of the fence.
  • The new house was closely built next to the existing fence of the neighboring property.
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