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fence /ˈfɛns/  

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  • noun
    plural fences
    [count] 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
    We put up a fence around our yard.
    informal :a person who buys stolen property from thieves and sells it
    mend fences
    xem mend
    on the fence
    unable to decide about something
    He tried to persuade those still (sitting) on the fence to vote in his favor.
    the grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence)
    xem grass
    verb
    fences; fenced; fencing
    [+ obj] to put a fence around (a place or area)
    They've decided to fence (in) the yard.
    She fenced (off) a corner of the property to use as a garden.
    a house with a fenced-in yard
    to keep (something or someone) in or out with a fence
    He fenced (in) the sheep so they wouldn't wander too far.
    [no obj] :to fight with swords :to practice the art or sport of fencing
    Do you fence? - sometimes used figuratively
    candidates fencing with each other in their televised debates
    [+ obj] informal :to sell (stolen property) to someone who buys and sells stolen property as an illegal business :to sell (stolen property) to a fence
    He stole watches and fenced them on the street.