Fence: meaning, definitions and examples

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fence

 

[ fษ›ns ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

around garden

A fence is a structure that surrounds an area, typically outdoors, and is usually made of wood, metal, or wire. It is used to provide security, privacy, or to mark a boundary.

Synonyms

barrier, enclosure, wall

Examples of usage

  • The fence around the garden keeps out the rabbits.
  • She painted the wooden fence white.
  • The neighbors built a tall fence to block the view.
  • We need to repair the broken fence.
Context #2 | Verb

to enclose with a fence

To fence means to enclose or separate an area with a fence. It can also refer to engaging in the sport of fencing, which involves dueling with swords.

Synonyms

enclose, separate, surround

Examples of usage

  • They fenced off the construction site.
  • The farmer fenced his property to keep the livestock in.

Translations

Translations of the word "fence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cerca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zaun

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pagar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะบะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚ot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚งใƒณใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clรดture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธํƒ€๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฏฑ็ฌ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ograja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ girรฐing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ัˆะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แฒ’แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valla

Etymology

The word 'fence' originated from the Old French word 'fenc' meaning 'defense' or 'protection'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a barrier or enclosure. Over time, the word evolved to encompass both the physical structure used for security and the sport of sword fighting known as fencing.

See also: fencer, fences.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,890, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.