fenced
fɛnst
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Definition of fenced - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
securityprotected by a barrier
  • The fenced area is off-limits to the public.
enclosed secured
2.
boundariesrestricted or confined within limits
  • The fenced area was off-limits to visitors.
bounded contained enclosed
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Origin of fenced

English, fence (barrier) + -ed (past tense)

Terms with fenced included in their meaning

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animal
put animals inside a fenced area
farming
enclose animals in a fenced area
dog area
fenced place where dogs play and run off-leash
confinement
keep animals or objects inside a fenced outdoor area
trophy hunting
hunting animals in fenced areas for trophies
conservation
fenced area keeping animals out for protection or study
enclosure
confine livestock inside a small fenced holding area

Examples of fenced in a sentence

  • A fenced perimeter surrounded the entire property.
  • The fenced garden kept the deer out.
  • Only authorized personnel could enter the fenced compound.

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  1. French:clôturé, enfermé, ...
  2. German:abgesichert, eingezäunt, ...
  3. Italian:recintato, delimitato, ...
  4. Spanish:vallado, cercado, ...
  5. Portuguese:protegido, delimitado, ...
  6. Chinese:有围栏的, 受限制的, ...
  7. Japanese:バリアで保護された, フェンスで囲まれた, ...
  8. Arabic:مسوَّر, مسيَّج, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגֻדָּר, ...
  10. Russian:огороженный, ограниченный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:захищений, загороджений, ...
  12. Hindi:बाड़ से घिरा, सीमांकित, ...
fence
fɛns
fence: barrier enclosing an area
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Definition of fence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
constructionbarrier enclosing an area
  • The garden was surrounded by a wooden fence.
barrier enclosure palisade
2.
crimeUKperson dealing in stolen goodsUK
  • The police arrested the fence for selling stolen items.
broker dealer trafficker
3.
horse jumpingTECH.obstacle for horses in competitionsTECH.
  • The horse cleared the fence effortlessly during the showjumping event.
barrier hurdle

Verb

1.
constructiontr.enclose an area with a barriertr.
  • They decided to fence the garden to keep animals out.
encircle enclose surround
2.
sportstr./intr.TECH.engage in the sport of sword fightingtr./intr.TECH.
  • She learned to fence at the university's athletic club..
duel spar
3.
evasive conversationintr.UKavoid direct answers in conversationintr.UK
  • She tends to fence when asked about her plans.
dodge evade
4.
crimetr./intr.Rarebuy or sell stolen goodstr./intr.Rare
  • The thief tried to fence the jewelry quickly.
trade traffic
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Images of fence

  • fence: barrier enclosing an area
    barrier enclosing an area
  • fence: obstacle for horses in competitions
    obstacle for horses in competitions
  • fence: projection on an aircraft wing
    projection on an aircraft wing

Expressions with fence

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enclose an area with a barrier
They decided to fence in the garden to keep the deer out.
enclose an area using a fence
They decided to fence off the garden for privacy.
engage in a debate or argument
The politicians would often fence with each other during the discussions.
express desire to avoid limits or restrictions
He said, Don't fence me in when choosing my career.
not making a decision or choice
She remained on the fence about the job offer.
remain neutral in a conflict or decision
She tends to straddle the fence during political debates.

Origin of fence

Latin, fencire (to defend)

Examples of fence in a sentence

  • They built a fence to keep the animals out.
  • He was known as the best fence in the city.
  • The stolen jewelry was quickly sold to a fence.
  • The rider struggled with the high fence.
  • A new fence was added to the course for the final round.
  • A fence was necessary to ensure data integrity.

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  1. French:clôture, clôturer, ...
  2. German:Zaun, umzäunen, ...
  3. Italian:recinzione, recintare, ...
  4. Spanish:cerca, cercar, ...
  5. Portuguese:cerca, cercar, ...
  6. Chinese:栅栏, 围起, ...
  7. Japanese:フェンス, 囲う, ...
  8. Arabic:سِياج, سَيَّجَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:גָּדֵר, לְגָדֵר, ...
  10. Russian:забор, огородить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:паркан, огородити, ...
  12. Hindi:बाड़, बाड़ लगाना, ...

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