fence
Pronunciación: [fɛns]
Palabra
Contexto: «construction»
(noun) a structure made of wood, metal, or other material that surrounds an area. Fences are used to keep things or people in or out, like pets in a yard or people from wandering into a private area.
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The new fence around the garden looks beautiful.
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Without a fence, the dog ran away from the yard.
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Do you think we need to build a fence to keep the rabbits out?
Contexto: «sports»
(verb) to hit or strike an opponent in a sport like fencing with a sword. When someone fences, they are trying to score points by touching their opponent while avoiding being touched.
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She fences competitively and often wins her matches.
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He never fences anymore because he lost interest in the sport.
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Did you fence at the tournament last weekend?
Contexto: «limit»
(noun) a boundary or limit that defines what is allowed or acceptable. This doesn't always mean a physical barrier, but can also mean setting rules about behavior.
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Setting clear boundaries helps everyone understand the rules.
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Without any fences, there were too many misunderstandings in the group.
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What fences are important to keep our community safe?
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