Fence ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Fence ( noun )

1. A barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or metal, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape.
2. An activity or sport in which two opponents fight with swords, as in épée, foil, or saber, according to a set of rules, with the object of scoring points by making contact with one's opponent.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french defens (noun), defenser (verb), from latin defendere "ward off", from de- "away" + fendere "strike, push".

Examples:

1. He built a fence around his property.
2. The fence was made of wood and metal.
3. The fence was painted white.
4. They put up a fence to keep the children from wandering into the street.
5. The fence was necessary to keep the deer out of the garden.
6. He took up fencing at college.
7. She competed in fencing at the Olympics.
8. He was a fencing coach for the school team.
9. Fencing is a sport that requires skill and precision.
10. The fencing match was intense, both opponents were very good.

(As a verb)

Fence ( verb )

1. A barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or metal, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape.
2. An activity or sport in which two opponents fight with swords, as in épée, foil, or saber, according to a set of rules, with the object of scoring points by making contact with one's opponent.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french defens (noun), defenser (verb), from latin defendere "ward off", from de- "away" + fendere "strike, push".

Examples:

1. He built a fence around his property.
2. The fence was made of wood and metal.
3. The fence was painted white.
4. They put up a fence to keep the children from wandering into the street.
5. The fence was necessary to keep the deer out of the garden.
6. He took up fencing at college.
7. She competed in fencing at the Olympics.
8. He was a fencing coach for the school team.
9. Fencing is a sport that requires skill and precision.
10. The fencing match was intense, both opponents were very good.