sconsa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fence noun A barrier, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, marking a boundary or enclosing an area.
- sconce noun A fixture for a light, which holds it and provides a screen against wind or against a naked flame or lightbulb.
- scone noun A small, dense baked good, often slightly sweet, typically served with butter, jam, or cream.
Senses
sconsa is used for these senses in English:
- fence (figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.
- sconce A candlestick (holder for a candle, especially a circular tube, with a brim, into which a candle is inserted), either with a handle for carrying, or with a bracket for attaching to a wall.
- scone A small, rich, pastry or quick bread, sometimes baked on a griddle.
fence — full definition
- noun A barrier, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, marking a boundary or enclosing an area.
- noun A person who buys and resells stolen goods.
- verb To enclose land with a fence.
- verb To compete in the sport of fencing, fighting with swords.
- verb To give evasive or deliberately vague answers to avoid a direct question.
sconce — full definition
- noun A fixture for a light, which holds it and provides a screen against wind or against a naked flame or lightbulb.
- noun A candlestick (holder for a candle, especially a circular tube, with a brim, into which a candle is inserted), either with a handle for carrying, or with a bracket for attaching to a wall.