tanca — meaning in English

English meaning

• boards noun A stage, especially in theatre — as in the phrase "to tread the boards."
• fence noun A barrier, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, marking a boundary or enclosing an area.
• hurdle noun A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.

Senses

tanca is used for these senses in English:

• boards Structure around a rink for ice hockey.
• fence (figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.
• hurdle (athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.

boards — full definition

1. noun A stage, especially in theatre — as in the phrase "to tread the boards."
2. noun The wall surrounding an ice hockey rink.
3. noun Formal exams required to enter a profession or qualify in a field.

fence — full definition

1. noun A barrier, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, marking a boundary or enclosing an area.
2. noun A person who buys and resells stolen goods.
3. verb To enclose land with a fence.
4. verb To compete in the sport of fencing, fighting with swords.
5. verb To give evasive or deliberately vague answers to avoid a direct question.

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