fence

Definition

  • n. a barrier that serves to enclose an area
  • n. a dealer in stolen property
  • v. enclose with a fence
  • v. receive stolen goods

Word forms

Past participle
fenced
Past tense
fenced
Present participle
fencing
Third person singular
fences

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The children played safely in the backyard, protected by a tall wooden fence.

  2. vt.

    They decided to fence the garden to keep the rabbits out.

  3. vi.

    During the summer camp, the kids learned how to fence with proper techniques.