fence

Definitions

1. 1noun

   That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.

2. 2noun

   An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within.

3. 3noun

   A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking.

4. 4noun

   Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing.

5. 5noun

   A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received.

6. 6transitive verb

   To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.

7. 7transitive verb

   To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.

8. 8intransitive verb

   To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.

9. 9intransitive verb

   To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only.

10. 10intransitive verb

    Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.

11. 11noun

    a barrier that serves to enclose an area

    Synonyms

    fencing
12. 12noun

    a dealer in stolen property

13. 13verb

    have an argument about something

    Synonyms

    arguecontenddebate
14. 14verb

    surround with a wall in order to fortify

    Synonyms

    palisadesurroundwall
15. 15verb

    fight with fencing swords

16. 16verb

    enclose with a fence

    "we fenced in our yard"

17. 17verb

    receive stolen goods