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fence in Danish

fence in Danish is hæler, hegn, fægte — fence means a barrier, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, marking a boundary or enclosing an area.

fence in Danish

hæler

noun

(informal) Someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods.

hegn

noun

(figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.

fægte

verb

(intransitive, sports) To engage in the sport of fencing.

What does "fence" mean?

noun A barrier, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, marking a boundary or enclosing an area.
"A low metal fence runs along the edge of the playground."
noun A person who buys and resells stolen goods.
"Police believe the stolen watches were passed to a fence in the next town."
verb To enclose land with a fence.
"We need to fence the back garden before the puppy arrives."
verb To compete in the sport of fencing, fighting with swords.
"He fences twice a week at the sports hall near his house."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

fence in a sentence

A low metal fence runs along the edge of the playground.
The dog squeezed under the fence and ran into the neighbour's garden.
Police believe the stolen watches were passed to a fence in the next town.
He earned a living as a fence, buying goods he knew were stolen.

Similar words in Danish

argue barrier contend debate enclosure fencing railing surround

Common Danish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fence" in Danish?

"fence" in Danish is hæler, hegn, fægte. fence means: A barrier, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, marking a boundary or enclosing an area.

How do you use "fence" in a sentence?

Example: "A low metal fence runs along the edge of the playground." In Danish, "fence" is hæler, hegn, fægte.

Are there other ways to say "fence" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "fence": hæler, hegn, fægte.

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