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Past tense for to enclose or isolate (within) an area, especially with a fence
“It can also be used to fence in pets or protect flower beds from damage by pets and wild vermin such as rabbits.”
Past tense for to separate or partition off an area, especially with a fence
“It was clear we would have to sacrifice some of our garden for them and fence off a separate area so that we could plant vegetables in the other part.”
Past tense for to circumscribe or encircle, especially with a fence
“Low coral walls fence their homes, but please ask permission before photographing families at home within these compounds.”
(archaic) Past tense for to defend, protect, or guard against
“So much of adder's wisdom I have learnt, to fence my ear against thy sorceries.”
Past tense for to engage in the selling or buying of stolen goods
“There was also concern that the car boot sale could be used to fence stolen goods.”
Past tense for to conceal the truth by giving equivocal answers
“Turner, by contrast, fenced when asked about Westbrook, dodging some questions, and answering others with non-answers.”
Past tense for to avoid or get out of a responsibility
Past tense for to seal or mark off an area or thing with tape
Past tense for to argue with someone without marked hostility
Past tense for to engage or contend against other competitors in a contest
Delimited or surrounded, e.g. by a border of sorts
Fenced or secured with bars
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