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n. - A barrier that serves to enclose an area; A dealer in stolen property v. - Have an argument about something; Surround with a wall in order to fortify; Fight with epees; Enclose with a barrier Receive stolen goods.

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  • The same fence that shuts others out shuts you in.
  • Yet, the fence is amazingly effective in stopping Smokie.
  • In short, ironchef, the fence is a costly, ineffectual means for dealing with illegal immigration or border security.
  • I look out my back door, and my fence is steaming.
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