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fence
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural fences
plural fences
Learner's definition of FENCE
[count]
1
: 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栅栏；围栏；篱笆 — see picture at house; see also chain-link fence
- We put up a fence around our yard.我们在院子四周围上了栅栏。
2
informal : a person who buys stolen property from thieves and sells it买卖赃物的人
mend fences
on the fence
: unable to decide about something犹豫不定；持观望态度
- He tried to persuade those still (sitting) on the fence to vote in his favor.他企图说服那些仍然犹豫不定的人为自己投票。
the grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence)
— fenceless
adjective 2 fence /ˈfɛns/ verb
fences; fenced; fencing
2 fence
/ˈfɛns/
verb
fences; fenced; fencing
Learner's definition of FENCE
1
[+ object]
a : to put a fence around (a place or area)（用栅栏、篱笆等）围住
- They've decided to fence (in) the yard.他们已经决定把院子用栅栏围起来。
- She fenced (off) a corner of the property to use as a garden.她把住宅地的一角用栅栏围起来做花园。
- a house with a fenced-in yard带篱笆庭院的房子
b : to keep (something or someone) in or out with a fence（用栅栏、篱笆等）拦开，隔开
- He fenced (in) the sheep so they wouldn't wander too far.他用栅栏把羊圈起来，这样羊就不会跑太远。
2
[no object] : to fight with swords : to practice the art or sport of fencing击剑；练习剑术 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
- Do you fence?你会击剑吗？
- candidates fencing with each other in their televised debates在电视辩论上唇枪舌剑的候选人
3
[+ object] informal : to sell (stolen property) to someone who buys and sells stolen property as an illegal business : to sell (stolen property) to a fence出售（赃物）
- He stole watches and fenced them on the street.他偷了手表，然后在街上销赃。
— fencer
noun, plural fencers [count]- A skilled fencer advances as his opponent retreats.一名娴熟的击剑手在对手后退时向前进攻。
often attributive
fencelessness noun
fenced; fencing
1
a
: to practice fencing
b(1)
: to use tactics of attack and defense resembling those of fencing
(2)
: to parry arguments by shifting ground
fencer noun
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun We put up a fence around our yard. the only way to prevent motorists from trying to use that unsafe bridge is to put a fence across the road leading to it Verb a house with a fenced-in yard He stole watches and fenced them on the street.
Recent Examples on the Web
Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 Both Ybañez and Yasin encourage anyone on the fence about a career change to do it. Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Charlie sits on the fence, waiting for the argument that's presented most persuasively and forcefully (or, perhaps, just last), especially if that side incorporates validation of his belief in ghouls. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2022 That’s a big ask of the fair-weather fan who has been sitting on the fence until game week before deciding to make a purchase. San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 But despite research showing that a shorter week does raise productivity and improve employee well-being, some companies are on the fence. Meghan M. Biro, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Whit Merrifield hit a bizarre home run in the Toronto fourth on a ball that twice bounced on the fence before going over. Larry Fleisher, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Whit Merrifield hit a bizarre home run in the Toronto fourth on a ball that twice bounced on the fence before going over. Larry Fleisher, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2022 Whit Merrifield hit a bizarre home run in the Toronto fourth on a ball that twice bounced on the fence before going over. Larry Fleisher, ajc, 21 Aug. 2022 Bob Tita, WSJ, 26 July 2022 On the opposite side of the road, wooden stakes fence the border. Teddy Amenabar, Washington Post, 11 July 2022 Teach babies to swim, fence the pool, PROTECT your children! Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022 By suckering environmentalists into pushing for the abolition of chemicals, the agrochemical business was able to ring-fence them into a tiny fraction of the agricultural space. Shely Aronov, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 De León has been helping coordinate the effort to fence off the plaza and move the residents into various forms of interim housing. Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2022 In director Jessica Fisch’s stylish, lively and fast-moving production, fence these two highly skilled actors do. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2022 Where Street Scene had to fence off all areas where alcohol was served in order to keep minors out, North Park Music Fest will be the first test run for the new Special Events Mixed Ages Pilot Program for the City of San Diego. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2022 Bullets ripped through the wooden gate and fence around her house, killing her instantly. New York Times, 3 Apr. 2022 See More
Noun
Longwell said her organization is targeting a specific group of voters who are on the fence and may spend more in Ohio if needed. Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 Both Ybañez and Yasin encourage anyone on the fence about a career change to do it. Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Charlie sits on the fence, waiting for the argument that's presented most persuasively and forcefully (or, perhaps, just last), especially if that side incorporates validation of his belief in ghouls. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2022 That’s a big ask of the fair-weather fan who has been sitting on the fence until game week before deciding to make a purchase. San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 But despite research showing that a shorter week does raise productivity and improve employee well-being, some companies are on the fence. Meghan M. Biro, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Whit Merrifield hit a bizarre home run in the Toronto fourth on a ball that twice bounced on the fence before going over. Larry Fleisher, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Whit Merrifield hit a bizarre home run in the Toronto fourth on a ball that twice bounced on the fence before going over. Larry Fleisher, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2022 Whit Merrifield hit a bizarre home run in the Toronto fourth on a ball that twice bounced on the fence before going over. Larry Fleisher, ajc, 21 Aug. 2022 Verb
The company filed for bankruptcy for Aearo Technologies, a subsidiary that once made the earplugs, as a way to fence off the litigation from the rest of 3M. Bob Tita, WSJ, 26 July 2022 On the opposite side of the road, wooden stakes fence the border. Teddy Amenabar, Washington Post, 11 July 2022 Teach babies to swim, fence the pool, PROTECT your children! Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022 By suckering environmentalists into pushing for the abolition of chemicals, the agrochemical business was able to ring-fence them into a tiny fraction of the agricultural space. Shely Aronov, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 De León has been helping coordinate the effort to fence off the plaza and move the residents into various forms of interim housing. Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2022 In director Jessica Fisch’s stylish, lively and fast-moving production, fence these two highly skilled actors do. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2022 Where Street Scene had to fence off all areas where alcohol was served in order to keep minors out, North Park Music Fest will be the first test run for the new Special Events Mixed Ages Pilot Program for the City of San Diego. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2022 Bullets ripped through the wooden gate and fence around her house, killing her instantly. New York Times, 3 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English fens, short for defens, defense defense entry 1
Verb
Middle English fensen, derivative of fens fence entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of fence was in the 14th century Phrases Containing fence
noun
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