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fence vs circumvallate

circumvallate vs fence

fence is a noun but circumvallate is not a noun.

fence and circumvallate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fence Yes No Yes No
circumvallate No No Yes No
As verbs, circumvallate is a hyponym of fence; that is, circumvallate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fence:
  • fence: surround with a wall in order to fortify
  • circumvallate: surround with or as if with a rampart or other fortification
Other hyponyms of fence include stockade.
fence (noun) circumvallate (noun)
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
a dealer in stolen property
fence (verb) circumvallate (verb)
have an argument about something surround with or as if with a rampart or other fortification
surround with a wall in order to fortify
fight with fencing swords
enclose with a fence
receive stolen goods
Difference between fence and circumvallate

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