Definitions for the word, fence

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

(n.) A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received.

(n.) An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within.

(n.) Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing.

(n.) That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.

(v. i.) Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.

(v. i.) To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.

(v. i.) To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only.

(v. t.) To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.

(v. t.) To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.


8 words found in the Scrabble word, fence



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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