fence

nouns

a barrier that serves to enclose an area

fence, fencing

a dealer in stolen property

fence

domain usage

a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech

is a type of (narrower)

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

enclose with a fence

"we fenced in our yard"

fence, fence in

is derived from

receive stolen goods

fence

is a type of (narrower)

get something; come into possession of

"receive payment"; "receive a gift"; "receive letters from the front"

fight with fencing swords

fence

is derived from

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

"the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"

surround with a wall in order to fortify

fence, fence in, palisade, surround, wall

have an argument about something

argue, contend, debate, fence