Definitions

1. noun

a structure, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, that is built around the edge of a property to mark its boundary, enclose a garden or other area, or serve as a barrier against animals or people

“She climbed over the fence to get to the other side of the park.”

2. verb

to enclose or surround something with a fence, or to stop or prevent something by a fence

“They decided to fence in the garden to keep the deer out.”

3. verb

to engage in a competition or contest, especially in fencing (the sport)

“He fenced with a skilled opponent and managed to hold his own.”

4. verb

to calculate or estimate the cost of something, especially a stock or commodity, based on its past performance or market trends

“They tried to fence the market to guess the price of the shares.”

5. noun

a game or contest, especially one involving swordplay or the calculation of costs

“The fencing tournament was a thrilling event to watch.”

6. noun

a system or method of estimating or calculating the cost or value of something

“The company developed a new fence to calculate the costs of their projects.”