fence

Speech parts

1. fence - Noun

2. fence - Verb

Meaning

That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.

An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within.

A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking.

Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing.

A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received.

To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.

To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.

To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.

To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only.

Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.

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Examples

The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it. John Locke

Anytime you see a turtle up on top of a fence post, you know he had some help. Alex Haley

There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves. Will Rogers

Don't tell your secret even to a fence. Irish Proverb

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Spanish Proverb

A fence lasts three years, a dog lasts three fences, a horse three dogs, and a man three horses. German Proverb

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