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Meaning of fence

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fence

Pronunciation:/fɛns/

noun

Definitions

  1. A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or a house perimeter.

  2. Someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods.

  3. Skill in oral debate.

  4. The art or practice of fencing.

verb

Definitions

  1. To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.

  2. To defend or guard.

  3. To engage in the selling or buying of stolen goods.

  4. To engage in the sport of fencing.