Fence | Mean of fence in English Dictionary

/ˈfɛns/

• Noun
• 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
1. We put up a fence around our yard.
• a person who buys stolen property from thieves and sells it
• unable to decide about something
1. He tried to persuade those still (sitting) on the fence to vote in his favor.
• Verb

• to put a fence around (a place or area)
1. They've decided to fence (in) the yard.
2. She fenced (off) a corner of the property to use as a garden.
3. a house with a fenced-in yard
• to keep (something or someone) in or out with a fence
1. He fenced (in) the sheep so they wouldn't wander too far.
• to fight with swords
1. Do you fence?
2. candidates fencing with each other in their televised debates
• to sell (stolen property) to someone who buys and sells stolen property as an illegal business
1. He stole watches and fenced them on the street.