What is another word for fence?
Pronunciation: [fˈɛns] (IPA) 
Fences are used to protect, separate, and decorate different spaces and areas. Sometimes these structures can take on different names depending on their specific purpose. For example, a barrier made with wooden rails or thin boards may be called a picket fence or a stake fence. A fence made up of wire mesh with steel or wooden posts is commonly referred to as a wire or mesh fence. Some other synonyms for fence include barrier, wall, boundary, partition, enclosure, railing, palisade, and enclosure. These synonyms indicate the varied forms and functions that fences serve, from privacy barriers to livestock containment.
