hedge-fence
51fence — An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object, especially an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within; a visible or tangible obstruction which may be …
52hedge about — or[hedge in] 1. To surround with a hedge or barrier; protect or separate by closing in. * /The house is hedged about with hushes and trees./ * /The little garden is hedged in to keep the chickens out./ 2. To keep from getting out or moving… …
53hedge about — or[hedge in] 1. To surround with a hedge or barrier; protect or separate by closing in. * /The house is hedged about with hushes and trees./ * /The little garden is hedged in to keep the chickens out./ 2. To keep from getting out or moving… …
54hedge — Synonyms and related words: abate, about the bush, adjust to, allowance, alter, around the bush, assuage, bar, beat about, beat around, beg the question, bicker, boggle, border line, bound, boundary, boundary condition, boundary line, bourn, box… …
55hedge — noun 1》 a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs. 2》 a contract entered into or asset held as a protection against possible financial loss. 3》 a word or phrase used to allow for additional possibilities or to avoid over… …
56fence — Synonyms and related words: abatis, about the bush, advanced work, arch dam, arm, armor, armor plate, around the bush, avoid, backstop, baffle, balistraria, balustrade, bamboo curtain, bank, banquette, bar, barbed wire, barbed wire entanglement,… …
57fence — fens n. railing; hedge; sport of fencing; ability to argue; one who sells stolen goods; vertical obstacle in show jumping (Sports) v. enclose within a fence or other barrier; separate with a fence or other barrier; protect, guard; fight with… …
58hedge — hedÊ’ n. row of bushes forming a fence or boundary; barrier, limit v. surround with a hedge; put up a boundary, enclose; evade, avoid …
59hedge — 1. noun 1) high hedges Syn: hedgerow, bushes; windbreak 2) an excellent hedge against a fall in the dollar Syn: safeguard, protection, shield, screen, guard, buffer, cushion; insurance …
60fence in — or[hedge in] or[hem in] {v.} To keep (someone) from doing what he or she would like to do. Usually used in the passive. * /Mary felt fenced in because her father would not let her drive a car or have dates with boys./ * /John didn t like his job… …
