1. a barrier made of wood, metal, or other material that encloses an area of land
2. a person who buys and sells stolen goods
Usage: criminal slang

1. to enclose an area with a fence
2. to practice the sport of fencing with swords
3. to avoid giving a direct answer to a question

Examples

• The white picket fence surrounded the front yard.
• We need to fence in the garden to keep the rabbits out.
• She learned to fence at the local sports club.
• The politician continued to fence when asked about his position.
• The wooden fence was damaged in the storm.
• They decided to fence off the construction area for safety.
• He fenced competitively in college.