Meaning
A wall made of wood or wire that goes around a garden or field to keep things in or out.
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Word origin
A shortened form of Middle English defence, from Latin defendere, meaning to keep off or protect.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- defence
Grammar
Examples
wooden .
"Fence" is the low wall of wood or wire around the garden.
mends .
"Fences" is the plural, meaning more than one fence.
.
Here "fence" is the barrier at the edge of the garden.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 4: fence, spider, actress and 7 more words.