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Definition of fence
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fence
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Other Words from fence
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Synonyms & Antonyms for fence
Synonyms: Noun
barricade, barrier, hedge, wall
Synonyms: Verb
bulwark, cover, defend, fend, forfend, guard, keep, protect, safeguard, screen, secure, shield, ward
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of fence in a Sentence
Noun
We put up a fence around our yard. the only way to prevent motorists from trying to use that unsafe bridge is to put a fence across the road leading to itVerb
a house with a fenced-in yard He stole watches and fenced them on the street.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Images broadcast by Lebanese news channel Al-Mayadeen showed several smoke plumes rising from scorched fields near the border fence in southern Lebanon. — Noga Tarnopolsky, Los Angeles Times, "Hezbollah and Israel trade fire near Lebanese-Israeli border, stoking fears of an escalating battle," 1 Sep. 2019 Games are played on small fields — 16 of them were carved out of two baseball fields in Hamilton — that have an outfield fence about 100 feet from home plate. — Billy Baker, BostonGlobe.com, "A New York-Boston rivalry on the (Wiffle Ball) diamond," 1 Sep. 2019 At the crime scene, neighbors stood behind the black fence next to a residential complex behind the shooting, anxious for updates. — Alice Yin, chicagotribune.com, "‘He didn’t do anything to anyone’: South Chicago car salesman, 42, killed in shooting," 31 Aug. 2019 This is for the ones who either don’t want to erase 56 years of football memories — or those who are trying, and failing, or straddling the fence. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Chargers’ window open in 2019 NFL season; will it shut again?," 30 Aug. 2019 He and other executives at a demonstration were invited one by one to let the horse approach them and then to slowly and gently make contact with the horse through the round pen fence. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, "What executives can learn from a horse," 29 Aug. 2019 During the migrant crisis of 2015, Hungary became the first country in Europe to build a fence to keep out Middle Eastern refugees. — The Economist, "How Viktor Orban hollowed out Hungary’s democracy," 29 Aug. 2019 The big left-hander allowed only one hit on Kyle Seager's two-run homer in the fourth inning that just eluded the reach of Judge at the fence in right field. — Tim Booth, courant.com, "Yankees bash 4 more HRs, sweep Mariners with 7-3 victory," 29 Aug. 2019 What to do On the northeastern edge of Staten Island, an iron fence encloses a campus of grand columned buildings, Victorian-style cottages and classical temples. — New York Times, "A Very Full Day at Snug Harbor on Staten Island (and Where to Eat and Drink Nearby)," 28 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The fabric banners that decorate the perimeter fencing around the work zone will be rolled up and tied down, the spokeswoman said, so the wind can flow freely through the fencing. — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, "Dr. Phillips Center crane will ride out Hurricane Dorian with the wind," 31 Aug. 2019 The project overseen by the Waipa Foundation has placed fencing around fields to block feral pigs and in pasture land with horses and cows. — USA TODAY, "‘Stranger’ tourists, Phish and the plague, kinkajou attack: News from around our 50 states," 22 Aug. 2019 After the initial contact, Hunter-Reay's out-of-control car clipped Rosenqvist, whose car skidded along the outside wall and fencing for several hundred feet. — Scott Horner, Indianapolis Star, "Will Power wins crash-marred IndyCar race at Pocono," 18 Aug. 2019 Imboden has previously competed in other high profile sporting events, fencing at the 2012 London Olympics and winning the team bronze medal in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro. — Alejandro De La Garza, Time, "U.S. Olympic Fencer Kneels in National Anthem Protest During Pan-Am Games Medal Ceremony," 11 Aug. 2019 The wood fencing around the 32-acre Holly Oaks Open Space Park is San Diego County Parks’ responsibility as is maintaining the trails, tree planting and access. — Ramona Sentinel, "Volunteers invited to join Holly Oaks Park fence repair, cleanup," 7 Aug. 2019 The 35-year-old eagle named Sam was stolen from the Quogue Wildlife Refuge July 16 after someone cut the fencing around the bird's enclosure sometime between 2:15 a.m. and 4:15 a.m., Suffolk County police said. — Fox News, "Reward for bald eagle stolen from Long Island refuge climbs to $20,000," 28 July 2019 Beihold’s first foray in fencing at UC San Diego didn’t go well. — Vincent Nguyen, Burbank Leader, "Burroughs grad Beihold’s talents stretch far beyond being All-American fencer," 19 July 2019 Police will continue to work to keep dueling demonstrators separated, either through lines of police, fencing or other barriers. — oregonlive.com, "Portland police chief to protesters intent on violence: ‘Don’t come. We don’t want you here. I don’t care what side you’re on.’," 5 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fence.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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