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 I am 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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