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fence-off

fence-off
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fens awf, of]
    • /fɛns ɔf, ɒf/
    • /fens ɒf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fens awf, of]
    • /fɛns ɔf, ɒf/

Definitions of fence-off word

  • noun fence-off a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary. 1
  • noun fence-off Informal. a person who receives and disposes of stolen goods. 1
  • noun fence-off the place of business of such a person. 1
  • noun fence-off the act, practice, art, or sport of fencing. 1
  • noun fence-off skill in argument, repartee, etc. 1
  • noun fence-off Machinery. a guard or guide, as for regulating the movements of a tool or work. 1

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Parts of speech for Fence-off

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fence-off popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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