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Noun: fence  fen(t)s
  1. A barrier that serves to enclose an area
    - fencing
     
  2. A dealer in stolen property
Verb: fence  fen(t)s
  1. Enclose with a fence
    "we fenced in our yard";
    - fence in
     
  2. Receive stolen goods
     
  3. Fight with fencing swords
     
  4. Surround with a wall, e.g. for protection, shelter or privacy
    - wall, palisade, fence in, surround
     
  5. Have an argument about something
    - argue, contend, debate

Derived forms: fenced, fencing, fences

Type of: bargainer, barrier, close in, converse, dealer, discourse, enclose, fight, have, inclose, monger, protect, receive, shut in, struggle, trader

Part of: fence line

Encyclopedia: Fence, Wisconsin