Fence (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Enclose with a fence; "we fenced in our yard".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Fence In

Hypernyms

• Shut In
• Inclose
• Close In

Related Words

• Fencing (noun)
• Fence (noun)

Meaning ²

Surround with a wall in order to fortify.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

• Fence In
• Palisade
• Surround
• Wall

Hypernyms

• Protect

Hyponyms

• Stockade
• Circumvallate

Related Words

• Fence (noun)

Meaning ³

Have an argument about something.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Contend
• Argue
• Debate

Hypernyms

• Discourse
• Converse

Hyponyms

• Brabble
• Dispute
• Scrap
• Squabble
• Pettifog
• Altercate
• Spar
• Quibble
• Oppose
• Niggle
• Quarrel
• Stickle

Meaning ⁴

Fight with fencing swords.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Hypernyms

• Fight
• Struggle

Hyponyms

• Deflect
• Block

Related Words

• Fencing (noun)
• Fencer (noun)

Meaning ⁵

Receive stolen goods.

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Hypernyms

• Have

Related Words

• Fence (noun)