fence
Translation
fence, barrier, enclosure
Examples
We built a fence around our garden.
We built a fence around our garden.
He is sitting on the fence about the issue.
He is sitting on the fence about the issue.
Grammar Patterns
((a fence)) a barrier enclosing an area. They have a white picket fence.
((on the fence)) to be undecided about sth. I'm on the fence about which car to buy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: barrier, wall, enclosure
Etymology
From Middle English 'fens', a shortening of 'defens' (defence).
Memory Tips
A fence is for the 'defense' of your property. The words are closely related.