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.
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.