fence: значение и определения

A structure serving as an enclosure, a barrier, or a boundary, usually made of posts or stakes joined together by boards, wire, or rails.

The art or sport of fencing.

One who receives and sells stolen goods.

A place where stolen goods are received and sold.

Archaic A means of defense; a protection.

To enclose with or as if with a fence. See Synonyms at enclose.

To separate or close off by or as if by means of a fence.

To ward off; keep away.

To defend.

To sell (stolen goods) to a fence.

To practice the art or sport of fencing.

To use tactics similar to the parry and thrust of fencing.

To avoid giving direct answers; hedge.

To act as a conduit for stolen goods.

on the fence Informal Undecided as to which of two sides to support; uncommitted or neutral.