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paling vs fence

fence vs paling

paling and fence both are nouns.

paling is not a verb while fence is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paling Yes No No No
fence Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fence is a hypernym of paling; that is, fence is a word with a broader meaning than paling:
  • paling: a fence made of upright pickets
  • fence: a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Other hypernyms of paling include fencing.
paling (noun) fence (noun)
a fence made of upright pickets a barrier that serves to enclose an area
a dealer in stolen property
paling (verb) fence (verb)
have an argument about something
surround with a wall in order to fortify
fight with fencing swords
enclose with a fence
receive stolen goods
Difference between paling and fence

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