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fences

UK
/ˈfɛnsɪz/
US
/ˈfɛnsɪz/

Translations

fencenoun

fences

pl

fences
pl
UK
/fɛns/
US
/fɛns/
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.
Additional translations
преграда
барьер
заграждение
Synonyms
partition
enclosure
hedge
palisade
wall
fencing
barrier
fenceverb

fences

fenced
Past Simple
fenced
Past Participle
fencing
Gerund
UK
/fɛns/
US
/fɛns/
He learned to fence at a young age and became quite skilled.
Он научился фехтовать в молодом возрасте и стал довольно умелым.
They decided to fence the garden to keep the animals out.
Они решили ограждать сад, чтобы не пускать животных.
Additional translations
отгораживать
обнесать
загородить
Synonyms
secure
protect
enclose
barrier
surround

Definitions

fencenoun
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.
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