fence
Translation
fence, barrier, to enclose, to do fencing
Examples
There is a wooden fence around the garden.
There is a wooden fence around the garden.
They fenced off a small area for the dog.
They fenced off a small area for the dog.
He fences for the national team.
He fences for the national team.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) + ((fence)) used as a noun There is a wooden fence around the garden.
((to fence)) ((sth.)) ((off/in)) to enclose an area with a fence They fenced off a small area for the dog.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (noun) barrier, wall; (verb) enclose, surround
Etymology
From Old French 'fens', short for 'defens' (defense). A fence is a form of defense.
Memory Tips
A fence is for de-FENSE. Also, the sport of fencing uses a sword, which is also used for defense.