Fence meaning

What does “fence” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“fence” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a barrier that serves to enclose an area.

fence

noun

  1. a barrier that serves to enclose an area

    Synonymsfencing
  2. a dealer in stolen property

verb

  1. enclose with a fence

    “we fenced in our yard”

    Synonymsfence in
  2. receive stolen goods

  3. fight with fencing swords

  4. surround with a wall in order to fortify

  5. have an argument about something

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University