Fence
Noun, Verb
UK
/fens/
US
/fens/
Definition
(n) : A structure that surrounds or divides an area.
(v) : To build a fence around something.
(v) : To build a fence around something.
Example
"(n) : They built a new fence."
"(n) : The farmers built a strong fence around the field to keep the cows inside."
"(v) : He fenced the garden carefully to protect the flowers from stray animals."
Explanation
A fence is a structure, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, that surrounds an area for protection, privacy, or marking boundaries. For example, the fence around the garden keeps animals out. People build fences around houses, gardens, or fields. In sports, fencing is also a game where players fight with swords, but the word usually means the barrier. Fences help keep animals in or out and show property lines. As a verb, fence means to build or put up a fence around something; for example, they fenced the yard to make it safe for children.