Difference between Fence and Wall

What is the difference between Fence and Wall?

Fence as a noun is a thin, human-constructed barrier which separates two pieces of land or a house perimeter. while Wall as a noun is a rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.

Fence

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A thin, human-constructed barrier which separates two pieces of land or a house perimeter. A middleman for transactions of stolen goods. The place whence such a middleman operates. Skill in oral debate. The art or practice of fencing. A guard or guide on machinery.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To enclose, contain or separate by building fence. To defend or guard. To engage in the selling or buying of stolen goods. To engage in (the sport) fencing. To jump over a fence.

Wall

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.A divisive or containing structure in an organ or cavity.A temporary impediment to free movement.A type of butterfly (Lasiommata megera).A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction. Also called a chandelier.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To enclose with a wallTo enclose by surrounding with walls.To separate with a wallTo seal with a wall

We hope you now know whether to use Fence or Wall in your sentence.

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