fence

About 8.45 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or forms a perimeter enclosing the lands of a house, building, etc.
2. noun Someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods.
3. noun The place whence such a middleman operates.
4. noun Skill in oral debate.
5. noun The art or practice of fencing.
6. noun A guard or guide on machinery.
7. noun A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.
8. noun A prohibition enacted to prevent violation of another more primary rule.

Similar words

palisade fence in wall surround contend argue debate railing gate stockade

Often followed by

and of to in that around or posts is

Word family

fenced fenceless fencelessness fencelessnesses fencer fencers fences fencing