fence (f ns)n. 1. A structure serving as an enclosure, a barrier, or a boundary, usually made of posts or stakes joined together by boards, wire, or rails. 2. The art or sport of fencing. 3. a. One who receives and sells stolen goods. b. A place where stolen goods are received and sold. 4. Archaic A means of defense; a protection. v. fenced, fenc·ing, fenc·es v.tr. 1. To enclose with or as if with a fence. See Synonyms at enclose. 2. To separate or close off by or as if by means of a fence. 3. a. To ward off; keep away. b. To defend. 4. To sell (stolen goods) to a fence. v.intr. Idiom: 1. To practice the art or sport of fencing. 2. To use tactics similar to the parry and thrust of fencing. 3. To avoid giving direct answers; hedge. 4. To act as a conduit for stolen goods. on the fence Informal Undecided as to which of two sides to support; uncommitted or neutral. [Middle English fens, short for defens, defense; see defense.] fenc  er n. |
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