fence

UK
/fɛns/
US
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Übersetzungen

fencesubstantiv
fences
Pl.
UK
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US
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The garden is surrounded by a wooden fence.
Сад окружен деревянным забором.
A tall hedge fence separates the two properties.
Высокая живая изгородь разделяет два участка.
The old stone fence added charm to the property.
Старая каменная ограда добавила очарования участку.
fenceverb
fenced
Präteritum
fenced
Partizip Perfekt
fencing
Gerundium
UK
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US
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They decided to fence the garden to keep the animals out.
Они решили ограждать сад, чтобы не пускать животных.
He learned to fence at a young age and became quite skilled.
Он научился фехтовать в молодом возрасте и стал довольно умелым.
fenceadjektiv
UK
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US
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Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to or function of a fence, e.g., "fence post".

Definitionen

fencesubstantiv
A barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically made of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape.
The garden was surrounded by a white picket fence.
A person who deals in stolen goods.
The thief sold the stolen jewelry to a fence.
A means of protection or defense.
The company put up a legal fence to protect its intellectual property.
fenceverb
To enclose or separate an area with a fence.
They decided to fence the garden to keep the rabbits out.
To practice the sport of fencing, which involves fighting with swords.
She learned to fence at a young age and competed in several tournaments.
To deal in stolen goods.
The police arrested him for attempting to fence the stolen jewelry.
To engage in a contest of words or wits, parrying questions or arguments rather than answering them directly
The spokesperson fenced with the journalists, refusing to give a straight answer.
fenceadjektiv
Relating to or intended for a fence; forming or being part of a fence.
The workers installed new fence panels along the perimeter.