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| barrier |
something that blocks the way such as a fence or wall. [1/2 definitions] |
| corral |
an area with a fence around it. Corrals are used to keep horses and cattle from wandering away. [1/2 definitions] |
| fence |
to place a fence around (often followed by "in," "off," or "out"). [1/3 definitions] |
| fold2 |
an area within a fence or wall where sheep or other animals are kept. |
| gate |
a part of a fence or wall that swings to open and close. [1/2 definitions] |
| hedge |
a solid row of bushes, used as a kind of fence. [1/3 definitions] |
| jump |
a fence or other barrier to be jumped over. [1/11 definitions] |
| paddock |
a field surrounded by a fence, near a barn. Animals graze or exercise in a paddock. [1/2 definitions] |
| palisade |
a tall strong fence of pointed stakes. [1/2 definitions] |
| picket |
a pointed post fixed into the ground, used to make a fence or hold something in place. [1/3 definitions] |
| rail1 |
a bar of wood or metal that runs between two posts and serves as a fence or barrier. [1/3 definitions] |
| railing |
a barrier or fence made of posts and rails. [1/2 definitions] |
| stile |
a set or series of steps for climbing over a fence or wall. |
| stockade |
a fence for defense made of upright posts. [1/2 definitions] |
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