fences
word · lemma: fence
/ˈfɛnsəz/
/fˈɛnsɪz/
Definition
Long structures, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, used to mark the edge of an area, to protect, or to separate spaces.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for both physical barriers and metaphorically for personal or social boundaries. Usually plural when referring to multiple barriers. Typical collocations: 'build fences', 'put up fences', 'repair fences'. 'Mend fences' also means to improve relationships.
Spanish: cercasPortuguese (BR): cercasPortuguese (PT): cercasChinese (Simplified): 围栏 - 栅栏Chinese (Traditional): 圍欄 - 柵欄Hindi: बाड़ेंArabic: أسوارBengali: বেড়াRussian: заборыJapanese: フェンスVietnamese: hàng ràoKorean: 울타리들Turkish: çitlerUrdu: باڑیںIndonesian: pagar
Example Sentences
The farm has many fences around the fields.
basic
They painted the fences white.
basic
Children should not climb the fences.
basic
Old fences sometimes make a yard feel cozy.
natural
There are no fences between our yards, so we share the space.
natural
After the storm, several fences were damaged and had to be fixed.
natural