fence line

• Eine Grenze oder Grundstückslinie, die durch einen Zaun markiert ist; im übertragenen Sinn auch eine Trennlinie oder Scheidelinie zwischen gegensätzlichen Seiten oder Meinungen.

A boundary or property line marked by a fence; also used figuratively to describe a point of division or separation between opposing sides or opinions.

1. Boundary of a propertyB1formal

   The line or path along which a fence is built, marking the edge of a property.

   Grundstücksgrenze

   • The surveyor marked the fence line between the two properties.
   • We need to clear the bushes along the fence line.
   • The fence line runs straight from the oak tree to the road.

2. Figurative boundaryC1informalamerican

   A metaphorical boundary or limit, often in a social or political context.

   Trennlinie

   • The debate fell along the fence line of public opinion.
   • He is standing on the fence line between two opposing views.
   • The issue created a clear fence line between the two communities.