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fence n., v., fenced, fenc•ing.
n. [countable]

a barrier enclosing or surrounding a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood.
Informal Termsa person who receives and disposes of stolen goods.

to enclose by a fence:[~ + object]to fence a farm.
to separate by or as if by a fence:[~ + (in/off/out) + object]to fence off a corner of a garden.
to sell (stolen goods) to a fence:[~ + object]The thieves weren't able to fence the stolen jewels.
Sport to practice the art or sport of fencing:[no object]The two swordsmen were fencing.

Idioms

Idioms on the fence, uncommitted;
neutral;
undecided:The party chairman stayed on the fence until the primaries were over.

fence n., v., fenced, fenc•ing.
n.

a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.
Informal Termsa person who receives and disposes of stolen goods.
the place of business of such a person.
Sportthe act, practice, art, or sport of fencing.
skill in argument, repartee, etc.
Mechanical Engineering[Mach.]a guard or guide, as for regulating the movements of a tool or work.
Building[Carpentry.]a slotted guide used esp. with a framing square to lay out cuts on rafters and staircase strings.
[Archaic.]a means of defense;
a bulwark.
Idioms mend one's fences, to strengthen or reestablish one's position by conciliation or negotiation:One could tell by his superficially deferential manner that he was trying to mend his fences.
Idioms on the fence, uncommitted;
neutral;
undecided:The party leaders are still on the fence.

v.t.

to enclose by some barrier, establishing exclusive right to possession:to fence a farm.
to separate by or as by a fence or fences (often fol. by in, off, out, etc.):to fence off a corner of one's yard; to fence out unwholesome influences.
to defend;
protect;
guard:The president was fenced by bodyguards wherever he went.
to ward off;
keep out.
Informal Termsto sell (stolen goods) to a fence.
Nautical, Naval Termsto reinforce (an opening in a sail or the like) by sewing on a grommet or other device.

v.i.

Sportto practice the art or sport of fencing.
to parry arguments;
strive to avoid giving direct answers;
hedge:The mayor fenced when asked if he would run again.
(of a horse) to leap over a fence.
[Obs.]to raise a defense.

fence′like′, adj.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

fence /fɛns/ n

a structure that serves to enclose an area such as a garden or field, usually made of posts of timber, concrete, or metal connected by wire, netting, rails, or boards
slang a dealer in stolen property
an obstacle for a horse to jump in steeplechasing or showjumping
a guard or guide, esp in a circular saw or plane
on the fence ⇒ unable or unwilling to commit oneself

(transitive) to construct a fence on or around (a piece of land, etc)
(transitive; followed by in or off) to close (in) or separate (off) with or as if with a fence: he fenced in the livestock
(intransitive) to fight using swords or foils
(intransitive) to evade a question or argument, esp by quibbling over minor points
(intransitive) to engage in skilful or witty debate, repartee, etc

Etymology: 14th Century fens, shortened from defens defenceˈfenceless adj

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