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The Meaning of fence
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(n.) That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.
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(n.) An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within.
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(n.) A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking.
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(n.) Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing.
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(n.) A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received.
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(v. t.) To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.
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(v. t.) To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.
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(v. i.) To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.
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(v. i.) To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only.
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(v. i.) Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.
Synonyms
fencing
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fence in
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wall
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palisade
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fence in
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surround
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argue
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contend
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debate
Rhymes
bence
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cense
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cents
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commence
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commonsense
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condense
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defence
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defense
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dense
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dispense
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expense
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ferenc
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flense
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frankincense
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hence
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hense
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immense
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incense
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intense
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mense
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misrepresents
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nondefense
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offense
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pence
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pense
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pretense
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recompense
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sense
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spence
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suspense
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tense
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thence
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whence