fence in

/fɛns ɪn/
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Other forms: fenced in; fences in; fencing in

Definitions of fence in
  1. verb
    enclose with a fence
    synonyms: fence
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    type of:
    close in, enclose, inclose, shut in
    surround completely
  2. verb
    surround with a wall in order to fortify
    synonyms: fence, palisade, surround, wall
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    types:
    stockade
    surround with a stockade in order to fortify
    circumvallate
    surround with or as if with a rampart or other fortification
    type of:
    protect, secure
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
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