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Definition of fence



Overview of noun fence

The noun fence has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (32) fence, fencing

(a barrier that serves to enclose an area)

2. fence

(a dealer in stolen property)


Overview of verb fence

The verb fence has 5 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) fence, fence in

(enclose with a fence; "we fenced in our yard")

2. fence

(receive stolen goods)

3. fence

(fight with fencing swords)

4. wall, palisade, fence, fence in, surround

(surround with a wall in order to fortify)

5. argue, contend, debate, fence

(have an argument about something)