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fence

/fɛns/
Meanings
  • noun

    A barrier constructed to enclose or protect an area, typically consisting of vertical posts connected by wire or rail.

    - "The fence keeps the cattle from wandering onto the neighbor's land."
    - "My backyard is fenced in for privacy."
    - "The hikers reached the top of the mountain and were greeted by a breathtaking view, with no fence to obstruct their sight."
  • verb

    To enclose (an area) with a fence.

    - "The farmers had to fence in their livestock before winter."
    - "The city decided to fence off the construction site for safety reasons."
Pronunciation
  1. /fɛns/



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Synonyms

pawn
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fence
mence , sense , pence , dence , fence , defense , apence , remence , prance , romance , advance , chance , dance , lance , enhance , glance , and romance.
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Fence (noun) - A barrier or enclosure (English) :

  2. Fence (verb) - To defend or protect (English) :

  3. Fence (noun) - A person who acts as a go-between (English) :

  4. Fence (verb) - To act as a go-between (English) :

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Fence (noun) - A barrier or enclosure (English) :

  2. Fence (verb) - To defend or protect (English) :

  3. Fence (noun) - A person who acts as a go-between in a transaction (English) :

  4. Fence (verb) - To act as a go-between (English) :

Variants
List of all variants of fence that leads to same result
fence , fenceless , fencelessness , fencelessnesses , fences , on the fence , fenced , fencer , fencers , fencing , fence-mending , fence-mendings , fence-sitter , fence-sitters , fence-sitting , fence-sittings , chain-link fence , drift fence , drift fences , picket fence , picket fences , snake fence , snake fences , snow fence , snow fences , stockade fence
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

fences, fencing, fenced, fencible, unfencible, defenceless, defensible

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'fencen' or 'fengan' meaning 'to fasten, to confine'. The word comes from the Proto-Germanic 'pankaz' which means 'to fasten'.

Trivia
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  1. The Great Wall of China is the longest fence in the world.

  2. The White House has a fence around it for security reasons.

  3. The term 'fence' comes from the Old English word 'fencen', which means 'to fasten or confine'.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Wall: A barrier similar to a fence, but typically taller and made of solid material.

  2. Gate: An opening in a fence or wall, typically with a hinged or sliding mechanism.

  3. Palisade: A type of fence made of wooden stakes or pickets, often used for fortifications.

Culture
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Fences have been used for various purposes throughout history, including protection, division, and decoration. In literature, fences have been used as symbols of boundaries, confinement, and freedom. In art, fences have been depicted as elements of landscapes and as symbols of division. In music, the term 'fence' has been used metaphorically to describe barriers or obstacles.

How to Memorize "fence"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a tall wooden fence with pickets and a gate. Imagine yourself standing in front of it and going through the gate.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fence' with the concept of protection or enclosure.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fences are for keeping things in or out'.

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