Definition of fence

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Fence (n.) A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking..

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Vault :: Vault (v. i.) To leap over; esp., to leap over by aid of the hands or a pole; as, to vault a fence..
Stumped :: Stump (n.) A pin in a tumbler lock which forms an obstruction to throwing the bolt, except when the gates of the tumblers are properly arranged, as by the key; a fence; also, a pin or projection in a lock to form a guide for a movable piece..
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The act of building a fence.
Fence :: Fence (n.) A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received..
Fencing :: Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..
Inclose :: Inclose (v. t.) To separate from common grounds by a fence; as, to inclose lands..
Defence :: Defence (n.) The defendant's answer or plea; an opposing or denial of the truth or validity of the plaintiff's or prosecutor's case; the method of proceeding adopted by the defendant to protect himself against the plaintiff's action.
Past :: Past (v.) Of or pertaining to a former time or state; neither present nor future; gone by; elapsed; ended; spent; as, past troubles; past offences..
Mask :: Mask (n.) A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection; as, a dancer's mask; a fencer's mask; a ball player's mask..
Defence :: Defence (n.) That which defends or protects; anything employed to oppose attack, ward off violence or danger, or maintain security; a guard; a protection..
Blunt :: Blunt (n.) A fencer's foil.
Fence :: Fence (v. t.) To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.
Lane :: Lane (n.) A passageway between fences or hedges which is not traveled as a highroad; an alley between buildings; a narrow way among trees, rocks, and other natural obstructions; hence, in a general sense, a narrow passageway; as, a lane between lines of men, or through a field of ice..
Viewer :: Viewer (n.) A person appointed to inspect highways, fences, or the like, and to report upon the same..
Paling :: Paling (n.) Pales, in general; a fence formed with pales or pickets; a limit; an inclosure..
Ha-ha :: Ha-ha (n.) A sunk fence; a fence, wall, or ditch, not visible till one is close upon it..
Offence :: Offence (n.) See Offense.
Pinnace :: Pinnace (n.) A small vessel propelled by sails or oars, formerly employed as a tender, or for coast defence; -- called originally, spynace or spyne..
Fence :: Fence (n.) That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.
Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
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