Fence vs. Guard
Difference Between Fence and Guard
Fencenoun
A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or a house perimeter.
Guardnoun
A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell.After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.Fencenoun
Someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods.
Guardnoun
(Ireland) A garda; a police officer.
Fencenoun
The place whence such a middleman operates.
Guardnoun
(military) A squad responsible for protecting something.
The president inspected the guard of honour.Fencenoun
Skill in oral debate.
Guardnoun
The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand
Fencenoun
The art or practice of fencing.
Guardnoun
A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.
The motorcycle mechanic removed the damaged chain guard.Fencenoun
A guard or guide on machinery.
Guardnoun
(Australia) A panel of a car that encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
Fencenoun
(figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.
Guardnoun
(uncountable) A state of caution; posture of defence.
Fencenoun
A memory barrier.
Guardnoun
Something worn to protect part of the body, e.g. the shins in cricket.
Fenceverb
(transitive) To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.
Guardnoun
(basketball) A relatively short player, playing farther from the basket than a forward or center.
Fenceverb
(transitive) To defend or guard.
Guardnoun
(cricket) The position on the popping crease where a batsman makes a mark to align himself with the wicket; see take guard.
Fenceverb
(transitive) To engage in the selling or buying of stolen goods.
Guardnoun
(American football) Either of two offensive positions between the center and each of the offensive tackles, whose main responsibilities are to protect the quarterback, and open up "holes" through which offensive players can run.
Fenceverb
To engage in the sport of fencing.
Guardnoun
(sports) A player playing a position named guard.
Fenceverb
To jump over a fence.
Guardnoun
(rail) An employee, normally travelling in the last vehicle of a train, responsible for the safety of the train.
Fencenoun
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Guardnoun
A Boolean expression that must evaluate to true for a branch of program execution to continue.
Fencenoun
a dealer in stolen property
Guardverb
To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
Fenceverb
enclose with a fence;
we fenced in our yardGuardverb
To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
Guard the prisoner.Fenceverb
receive stolen goods
Guardverb
To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.
Careful people guard against mistakes.Fenceverb
fight with fencing swords
Guardverb
To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
Fenceverb
surround with a wall in order to fortify
Guardverb
To fasten by binding; to gird.
Fenceverb
have an argument about something
Guardnoun
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
Guardnoun
the person who plays that position on a football team;
the left guard was injured on the playGuardnoun
a device designed to prevent injury
Guardnoun
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing;
keep your guard upGuardnoun
the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
Guardnoun
a group of men who escort and protect some important person
Guardnoun
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.;
he put an ice pack on the injury as a precautionan insurance policy is a good safeguardwe let our guard downGuardnoun
the duty of serving as a sentry;
he was on guard that nightGuardnoun
a position on the line of scrimmage;
guards must be good blockersGuardnoun
a position on a basketball team
Guardverb
to keep watch over;
there would be men guarding the horsesGuardverb
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect;
guard my possessions while I'm awayGuardverb
protect against a challenge or attack;
Hold that position behind the trees!Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacksGuardverb
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence;
guard against becoming too friendly with the staffguard against infection
