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fence

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Số nhiều: fencesQuá khứ: fencedPhân từ 2: fencedV-ing: fencing

The word evokes a sense of boundary and separation, whether physical or psychological. When used as a barrier, it suggests a desire for privacy, security, or containment, creating a clear line between what is inside and what is outside. In the context of crime, the term shifts to represent a hidden bridge between the illicit act of theft and the legitimate market. It implies a specialized, clandestine role in the underworld where the fence acts as a filter, laundering stolen assets into cash.

Countable when referring to the physical structure surrounding a yard. Uncountable when referring to the fencing material itself, such as wire or wood.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

[something]

A barrier made of posts and rails used to enclose an area.

"The garden is surrounded by a wooden fence."

Danh từ

[someone]

A person who buys and sells stolen goods.

"The thief sold the jewelry to a local fence."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To enclose an area with a fence.

"They decided to fence the backyard to keep the dog inside."

Nội động từ

[doing]

To engage in the sport of swordplay.

"He has been fencing since he was ten years old."

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