1fence 
/ˈfɛns/ noun
plural fenc·es /ˈfɛns/ noun [count] 1 : a structure like a wall built outdoors usually of wood or metal that separates two areas or prevents people or animals from entering or leaving
▪ We put up a fence around our yard. — see picture at house; see also chain-link fence 2 informal : a person who buys stolen property from thieves and sells it
▪ We put up a fence around our yard. — see picture at house; see also chain-link fence
mend fences — see 1mend
on the fence
: unable to decide about something
▪ He tried to persuade those still (sitting) on the fence to vote in his favor.
▪ He tried to persuade those still (sitting) on the fence to vote in his favor.
the grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence) — see 1grass
— fence·less adjective
