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fence

/ˈfɛns/

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noun

plural fences

[count] a structure like a wall built outdoors usually of wood or metal that separates two areas or prevents people or animals from entering or leaving

We put up a fence around our yard.

informal :a person who buys stolen property from thieves and sells it

mend fences

xem mend

on the fence

unable to decide about something

He tried to persuade those still (sitting) on the fence to vote in his favor.

the grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence)

xem grass

verb

fences; fenced; fencing

[+ obj] to put a fence around (a place or area)

They've decided to fence (in) the yard.

She fenced (off) a corner of the property to use as a garden.

a house with a fenced-in yard

to keep (something or someone) in or out with a fence

He fenced (in) the sheep so they wouldn't wander too far.

[no obj] :to fight with swords :to practice the art or sport of fencing

Do you fence? - sometimes used figuratively

candidates fencing with each other in their televised debates

[+ obj] informal :to sell (stolen property) to someone who buys and sells stolen property as an illegal business :to sell (stolen property) to a fence

He stole watches and fenced them on the street.