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a physical object that blocks the way
- the only way to prevent motorists from trying to use that unsafe bridge is to put a fence across the road leading to it
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of fence (Entry 2 of 2)
to drive danger or attack away from
- had worked as a bodyguard, fencing a number of pop stars at big events
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The first known use of fence was in the 14th century
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