Canadian French Meaning of fence

clôture

Other Canadian French words related to clôture

Definitions and Meaning of fence in English

Wordnet

fence (n)

a barrier that serves to enclose an area

a dealer in stolen property

Wordnet

fence (v)

enclose with a fence

receive stolen goods

fight with fencing swords

surround with a wall in order to fortify

have an argument about something

Webster

fence (n.)

That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.

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.

A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking.

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.

A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received.

Webster

fence (v. t.)

To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.

To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.

Webster

fence (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.

To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only.

Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.

FAQs About the word fence

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