A fence is something you see outside a home or farm. It is used to protect or separate places. People use fences to keep animals inside or stop others from coming in.
The garden has a white wooden fence.
They built a fence around the house.
A fence is a person who buys things that were taken without permission. This person then sells those things again. It is illegal to be a fence.
The police caught the fence selling stolen bikes.
He worked as a fence for stolen jewelry.
To fence means to build a fence around some land or place. It is done to protect the area or keep animals inside.
They fenced the garden yesterday.
We need to fence the yard soon.
Fence as a sport is a type of sword fight. People use special swords and try to score points by hitting each other. It is safe and done with rules.
She learns fence at the sports club.
They watched a fence competition on TV.
To fence can mean to protect yourself by using smart words or moves. It is like when you avoid problems in talks or games by being careful.
He fenced well during the debate.
She fences her ideas carefully.
In some sports, a fence is a bar or frame for people to hold or use during exercises. It helps them keep balance or do tricks.
The gymnast used the fence in her routine.
He held onto the fence for balance.
