The farmer built a fence around the field.

A structure that encloses an area, typically made of wood or metal, used to keep animals in or out.
They painted the fence white.
The fence protects the crops from deer.
We need to repair the fence before winter.
wooden fence
chain-link fence
barbed wire fence
barrier
enclosure
partition
There was a fence between the two properties.

A barrier or obstacle that prevents movement or access.
The dog jumped over the fence.
They built a fence around the garden.
She painted the fence blue.
wooden fence
chain-link fence
privacy fence
barrier
wall
enclosure
They decided to fence the garden.

To enclose an area with a fence or to prevent someone from entering.
We need to fence the playground for safety.
He plans to fence his property this summer.
The farmer decided to fence the sheep pen.
fence off
fence in
fence around
enclose
barrier
secure
The dog ran around the fence.

A structure that surrounds an area to provide privacy or security.
The children played safely inside the fence.
She painted the fence a bright color.
He fixed the broken fence in the backyard.
wooden fence
chain-link fence
privacy fence
barrier
enclosure
wall