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fences

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈfɛnsəz// UK //fˈɛnsɪz// fences

n. barriers made of wood, metal, or wire that go around an area of land. You use them to keep animals in or to keep other people out.

n. upright structures typically made of wood, wire, or metal that enclose an area of ground to mark a boundary or prevent access.


SIMPLE

The farmer painted the wooden fences white.

CONTEXTUAL

Many homeowners install tall wooden fences to ensure privacy from their neighbors and keep their pets safe in the yard.

COMPLEX

The property is delineated by a series of iron fences that have stood for over a century, serving as both a security measure and a historical landmark.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when referring to the general concept of boundaries or multiple sections of the structure.

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