fence

• Estrutura geralmente feita de madeira, metal ou arame, usada para cercar, demarcar limites ou proteger um terreno.

A structure, typically made of wood, metal, or wire, used to enclose, mark a boundary, or protect an area.

1. A1formal

   A barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape.

   Cerca

   • The farmer built a wooden fence around his field.
   • The dog jumped over the fence into the neighbor's yard.
   • They painted the white fence last summer.

   Sinônimosbarrierfencingpalisaderailingstockade

2. SportsB1formal

   A structure for jumping over in a steeplechase or obstacle course.

   Obstáculo

   • The horse cleared the last fence easily.
   • The runner tripped over the water fence.
   • The course had ten fences in total.

   Sinônimosbarrierhurdlejumpobstacle

3. Slang: Receiver of stolen goodsC1informal

   A person who deals in stolen goods.

   Receptador

   • The police arrested the fence who was selling stolen jewelry.
   • He acted as a fence for the stolen electronics.
   • The detective tracked down the fence operating in the city.

   Sinônimosbrokerdealerhandlerreceiver

• Verbo usado para indicar a prática de esgrima como esporte, ou para cercar ou separar um terreno com uma barreira.

A verb used to indicate the act of engaging in the sport of fencing with a sword, or to enclose or separate an area with a barrier.

1. Fight with swordsB2formalsport

   To practice the sport of fencing, using a sword to attack and defend.

   Esgrimir

   • He fences at the local club every weekend.
   • She learned to fence in college.
   • The athletes fenced for the gold medal.

2. Avoid answeringC1informal

   To avoid giving a direct answer to a question.

   Ficar em cima do muro

   • The politician fenced with reporters during the press conference.
   • He kept fencing when asked about his plans.
   • She fenced skillfully, never revealing her true intentions.

   Sinônimosdodgeequivocateevadehedgeparryprevaricatesidestepstall

   Antônimosanswerreplyrespond

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