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fence

Prononciation : [fɛns]

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Contexte : « 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?

Contexte : « 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?

Contexte : « 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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