Definitions for the word "Fence" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. t.
To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. i.
To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. i.
To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. i.
Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. n.
1 barrier, railing, etc., enclosing a field, garden, etc. 2 large upright jump for horses. 3 slang receiver of stolen goods. 4 guard or guide in machinery. v. (-cing) 1 surround with or as with a fence. 2 (foll. By in, off, up) enclose, separate, or seal, with or as with a fence. 3 practise fencing with a sword. 4 be evasive. 5 slang deal in (stolen goods). fencer n. [from *defence]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
12. slang
a purchaser or receiver of stolen goods; also, the shop or
warehouse of a FENCER.—_Old Cant._
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864
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