Definition of fence

"fence" in the noun sense

1. fence, fencing

a barrier that serves to enclose an area

2. fence

a dealer in stolen property

"fence" in the verb sense

1. fence, fence in

enclose with a fence

"we fenced in our yard"

2. fence

receive stolen goods

3. fence

fight with fencing swords

4. wall, palisade, fence, fence in, surround

surround with a wall in order to fortify

5. argue, contend, debate, fence

have an argument about something

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Quotations for fence

No fence against gold. [ Proverb ]

No fence against a flail. [ Proverb ]

No fence against ill fortune. [ Proverb ]

His nice fence and his active practice. [ William Shakespeare ]

There is no fence against a panic fright. [ Proverb ]

Against diseases here the strongest fence.
Is the defensive virtue, abstinence. [ Herrick ]

Love your neighbour, but don't tear down the fence. [ German Proverb ]

The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it. [ Locke ]

What matters it that a soldier has a sword of dazzling finish, of the keenest edge, and finest temper, if he has never learned the art of fence. [ William Matthews ]

Some folks say it was a miracle. Saint Francis suddenly appeared and knocked the next pitch clean over the fence. But I think it was just a lucky swing. [ Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts ]

fence in Scrabble®

The word fence is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters fence:

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All Scrabble® Plays For The Word fence

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The 90 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In fence

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fence in Words With Friends™

The word fence is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 12

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters fence:

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Words within the letters of fence

2 letter words in fence (2 words)

3 letter words in fence (3 words)

5 letter words in fence (1 word)

fence + 1 blank (3 words)

fence + 2 blanks (6 words)

Word Growth involving fence

Shorter words in fence

en fen

Longer words containing fence

defence defenceless defencelessly

defence defenceless defencelessness

defence defenceman

defence defencemen

defence defences

fenced geofenced

fenced outfenced

fenced refenced

fenced unfenced

fenceless defenceless defencelessly

fenceless defenceless defencelessness

fenceless fencelessness defencelessness

fencepost

fencer fencers

fences defences

fences geofences

fences offences reoffences

fences outfences

fences refences

fences unfences

geofence geofenced

geofence geofences

offence offences reoffences

offence reoffence reoffences

outfence outfenced

outfence outfences

refence refenced

refence refences