Fence vs. Guard

Fence vs. Guard — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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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.

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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 yard

Guardverb

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 play

Guardnoun

a device designed to prevent injury

Guardnoun

a posture of defence in boxing or fencing;

keep your guard up

Guardnoun

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 down

Guardnoun

the duty of serving as a sentry;

he was on guard that night

Guardnoun

a position on the line of scrimmage;

guards must be good blockers

Guardnoun

a position on a basketball team

Guardverb

to keep watch over;

there would be men guarding the horses

Guardverb

watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect;

guard my possessions while I'm away

Guardverb

protect against a challenge or attack;

Hold that position behind the trees!Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks

Guardverb

take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence;

guard against becoming too friendly with the staffguard against infection