fence
1. fence \'fen(t)s\ \'fen(t)-sl*s\ n [ME fens, short for defens defense]
often attrib archaic 1: a means of protection : DEFENSE 2: a barrier
intended to prevent escape or instrusion or to mark a boundary ; esp : such
a barrier made of posts and wire or boards 3: FENCING 4a: a receiver of
stolen goods 4b: a place where stolen goods are bought : in a position of
neutrality or indecision - fence.less aj
2. fence vt 1a: to enclose with a fence 1b1: to keep in or out with a
fence 1b2: to ward off 2: to provide a defense for 1a: to practice
fencing 1b1: to use tactics of attack and defense resembling those of
fencing 1b2: to parry arguments by shifting ground archaic 2: to provide
protection - fenc.er n