Phrase Hound found 52 phrases and 5 compound words that contain fences. The most common are listed below. Open fences in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 52
- cyclone fencesplural of cyclone fence: chainlink fence
- electric fencesplural of electric fence: A fence containing metal wire through which an electric current is passed, as a deterrent which will shock people or animals trying to breach or climb the fence.
- snow fencesplural of snow fence: A fence erected for the purpose of preventing windblown snow from drifting, e.g. onto a road or railway.
- picket fencesplural of picket fence: A simple fence made from wooden pickets, connected by horizontal bars.
- mending fencespresent participle and gerund of mend fences
- mend fencesTo repair damage to a friendship or relationship after a disagreement or other mishap.
- swing for the fencesTo swing at the ball as hard as possible, with the aim of getting a home run.
- good fences make good neighborsIt is better to mind one's own business than get involved with other people's affairs.
- brush fencesplural of brush fence: An obstacle for a horse, consisting of a solid fence with brush above it (but shorter than a bullfinch), through which the horse should jump.
- buck fencesplural of buck fence: A fence constructed with wooden posts attached to form Xs and a top rail resting where they cross, or rails nailed on either side.
- catch fencesplural of catch fence: A fence designed to catch falling or flying debris, or otherwise absorb its impact
- drop fencesplural of drop fence: An obstacle for a horse to jump over, consisting of a log fence with lower ground on the other side.
- electrical fencesplural of electrical fence: A fence containing metal wire through which an electric current is passed, as a deterrent which will shock people or animals trying to breach or climb the fence.
- fences offthird-person singular simple present indicative of fence off: To enclose an area within a fence.
- flower-fencesplural of flower-fence: A tropical leguminous bush (Caesalpinia pulcherrima, syn. Poinciana pulcherrima) with prickly branches and showy yellow or red flowers.
- geo-fencesplural of geo-fence (alternative form of geofences).
- ghetto fencesplural of ghetto fence: A barrier intended to keep one group (usually against their will) separate from another.
- living fencesplural of living fence: A natural boundary formed by densely planting shrubs, trees, or vines in order to create a functional barrier.
- perimeter fencesplural of perimeter fence: A fence that circles the perimeter of an area in order to prevent access.
- ride fencesAlternative form of ride fence: To ride alongside the fence that borders a ranch, to identify and fix any breaches.
- rides fencesthird-person singular simple present indicative of ride fences: To ride alongside the fence that borders a ranch, to identify and fix any breaches.
- riding fencespresent participle and gerund of ride fences
- ring-fencesthird-person singular simple present indicative of ring-fence: A fence which encircles a large area, or a whole estate, within one enclosure.
- rip fencesplural of rip fence: In a table saw, a fence or guide running from the front of the table (the side nearest the operator) to the back, parallel to the cutting plane of the blade.
- rode fencessimple past of ride fences
Compound words 5
- catchfencesplural of catchfence: A fence designed to catch falling or flying debris, or otherwise absorb its impact
- geofencesplural of geofence: A virtual perimeter around a geographic area, typically enforced by monitoring the positions of trackable mobile devices inside or outside the area, and determining if they cross the "fence".
- outfencesthird-person singular simple present indicative of outfence: To fence better than (in the sport of fencing).
- ringfencesthird-person singular simple present indicative of ringfence: A fence which encircles a large area, or a whole estate, within one enclosure.
- forefencesplural of forefence: A defense at the front.