Synonyms for

Fences

Verb / ˈfensʌz / / ˈfensɪz / Another word for fences — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, escape, or trespassing.

Synonyms & similar words

fencing fencein wall debate fence argue surround contend palisade barrier enclosure hedge wall partition shield guardrail railing barricade palisade picket stockade boundary perimeter border limit circumference margin edge rim

Synonyms by register

Formal

barriers enclosures partitions boundaries

Informal

walls hedges screens dividers

Literary

ramparts palisades stockades

Antonyms

openings gaps entrances access passages breaches

Common collocations

  • wooden fences
  • garden fences
  • privacy fences
  • electric fences
  • build a fence
  • repair a fence
  • climb over fences
  • jump over fences

Word family

noun fence
verb fence

Usage note

The verb 'to fence' can mean to enclose with a fence, or to engage in the sport of fencing. It can also mean to deal in stolen goods.

Example sentences

  1. The white picket fence was a popular symbol of the American Dream.
  2. My dog always tries to dig under the fence to escape.
  3. The neighbor built a tall fence to block the view.
  4. The baseball field was surrounded by a chain-link fence.
  5. The garden was protected from rabbits by a wire fence.

Quotes

  • Good fences make good neighbors. - Robert Frost
  • Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up. - Robert Frost
  • Build a fence around your heart so no one can hurt you. - Unknown

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