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Word: Fence
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (in the sense ‘defending, defence’): shortening of defence. Compare with fencible and fend
fɛns
a barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to prevent or control access or escape.
Short Definition:barrier, railing, etc. enclosing area
a guard or guide on a plane, saw, or other tool.
Short Definition:guard or guide on tool
a person who deals in stolen goods.
Short Definition:person who deals in stolen goods
Word: Fence
Speech Type: Verb
fɛns
surround or protect with a fence
Short Definition:surround or protect with fence
Examples:- our garden was not fully fenced
buy or sell (stolen goods)
Short Definition:buy or sell stolen goods
Examples:- after stealing your ring, he didn't even know how to fence it
engage in the sport of fencing.
Short Definition:engage in sport of fencing
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