Definition of fence

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Fence (n.) A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received..

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Flower-fence :: Flower-fence (n.) A tropical leguminous bush (Poinciana, / Caesalpinia, pulcherrima) with prickly branches, and showy yellow or red flowers; -- so named from its having been sometimes used for hedges in the West Indies..
Picket :: Picket (n.) A pointed pale, used in marking fences..
Aha :: Aha (n.) A sunk fence. See Ha-ha.
Clean :: Clean (superl.) Free from awkwardness; not bungling; adroit; dexterous; as, aclean trick; a clean leap over a fence..
Raddle :: Raddle (n.) A long, flexible stick, rod, or branch, which is interwoven with others, between upright posts or stakes, in making a kind of hedge or fence..
Vault :: Vault (v. i.) To leap over; esp., to leap over by aid of the hands or a pole; as, to vault a fence..
Maintain :: Maintain (v. t.) To hold or keep in any particular state or condition; to support; to sustain; to uphold; to keep up; not to suffer to fail or decline; as, to maintain a certain degree of heat in a furnace; to maintain a fence or a railroad; to maintain the digestive process or powers of the stomach; to maintain the fertility of soil; to maintain present reputation..
Inclose :: Inclose (v. t.) To separate from common grounds by a fence; as, to inclose lands..
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A frame worn on the neck of an animal, as a cow, a pig, a goose, to prevent passage through a fence..
Forefence :: Forefence (n.) Defense in front.
Sword-shaped :: Swordplayer (n.) A fencer; a gladiator; one who exhibits his skill in the use of the sword.
Pinnace :: Pinnace (n.) A small vessel propelled by sails or oars, formerly employed as a tender, or for coast defence; -- called originally, spynace or spyne..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
Fence :: Fence (n.) That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.
Repulsion :: Repulsion (n.) A feeling of violent offence or disgust; repugnance.
Trespass :: Trespass (v.) Any injury or offence done to another.
Teen :: Teen (v. t.) To hedge or fence in; to inclose.
Defence :: Defence (n.) Prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.
Past :: Past (v.) Of or pertaining to a former time or state; neither present nor future; gone by; elapsed; ended; spent; as, past troubles; past offences..
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