A fence is a barrier between two areas of land, made of wood or wire supported by posts.

If you fence an area of land, you surround it with a fence.

A fence in show jumping or horse racing is an obstacle or barrier that horses have to jump over.

A fence is a person who receives stolen property and then sells it.

If one country tries to mend fences with another, it tries to end a disagreement or quarrel with the other country. You can also say that two countries mend fences .

If you sit on the fence, you avoid supporting a particular side in a discussion or argument.

If you fence something in, you surround it completely with a fence.

If you are fenced in by someone or something, they are so close to you that you are unable to move or leave.