fence

[US]/fens/
[UK]/fens/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a barrier, typically made of wood or metal, used to enclose an area, usually outdoors; a wall or structure that serves as a boundary
vt. to surround or protect with a barrier
vt. & vi. to protect, defend, or maneuver skillfully
vi. to engage in the sport of fencing

Phrases & Collocations

wooden fence

white picket fence

chain-link fence

barbed wire fence

over the fence

on the fence

fence in

fence with

chain link fence

on one's fence

wire fence

back fence

electric fence

fence post

bamboo fence

rail fence

Example Sentences

There was a fence around the yard.

a fence of wire netting

The fence kept the dog in the yard.

The fence surrounds the school.

They put a fence around the garden.

Farmers fence their fields.

the airport perimeter fence

a fenced-off back lot.

These two fences intersect at the creek.

The cattle are well fenced out.

a fence that screens the alley;

The fence post was twined by vines.

The yard is fenced around.

The fence was held up by wooden posts.

The fence was strengthened with wire.

The horse took that last fence well.

a garden fenced in by shrubbery;

a fence divides off the western side of the garden.

a judgement fenced around with proper scholarly dubitation.

Real-world Examples

And we want to actually remove the fence.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2019 Collection

Trying to cut the newly erected fence could mean five years.

Source: VOA Standard September 2015 Collection

Today I can paint the fence, I say.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

It's an invisible fence for your dog.

Source: Christmas hahaha

Others have built electric fences around their homes.

Source: VOA Special English: World

It allows a deer to jump a fence.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

That Saturday, Tom's aunt made him paint the fence.

Source: Bedtime stories for children

What a way to end a week, what a need to mend a fence.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2019 Collection

Victor's team install beehive fences to protect farmers' crops.

Source: 6 Minute English

I've got K-9 teams working the exterior fence.

Source: Leverage

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