Fence
A fence is a freestanding structure designed to restrict or prevent movement across a boundary. Fences are generally distinguished from walls by the lightness of their construction and their purpose. Walls are usually barriers made from solid brick or concrete, blocking vision as well as passage, while fences are used more frequently to provide visual sectioning of spaces.
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Famous quotes containing the word fence:
“The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.”
—John Locke (1632–1704)
“One fence needs three stakes; one able fellow needs three helpers.”
—Chinese proverb.
“Thus thinne and lean without a fence or friend,
I was blown through with ev’ry storm and winde.”
—George Herbert (1593–1633)
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