nounπShareA thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or a house perimeter."The new neighbors built fences to keep their dog in the yard. "propertyarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods."The police arrested three fences who were selling stolen laptops from the school. "policebusinessjobeconomylawpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSkill in oral debate."Despite lacking formal training, my grandfather possessed such sharp fences that he often won arguments at the town hall meetings. "communicationlanguageabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe art or practice of fencing."My after-school activity is fences, and I'm learning to parry and thrust. "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA guard or guide on machinery."The woodworking machine has fences to guide the wood and keep your fingers safe. "machinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA barrier, for example an emotional barrier."After the argument, they built fences between themselves and stopped talking. "propertyarchitecturemindemotionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA memory barrier."The programmer added fences to the code to ensure the data updates in the correct order, preventing errors in the calculation. "computingtechnicalsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enclose, contain or separate by building fence."The farmer fenced in the field to keep the sheep from wandering away. "propertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defend or guard."The lawyer fences her client's reputation fiercely in court. "actionmilitarysportpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in the selling or buying of stolen goods."He lost his job when his boss discovered he was fencing company property to make extra money. "policebusinesslaweconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in the sport of fencing."Maria fences competitively for her university team. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo jump over a fence."The horse fences the obstacle with ease during the competition. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conceal the truth by giving equivocal answers; to hedge; to be evasive."When asked if she had seen who took the cookies, the little girl fenced, saying only, "Maybe someone ate them." "communicationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading