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stockade vs fence

fence vs stockade

stockade and fence both are nouns.

stockade and fence both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stockade Yes No Yes No
fence Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fence is a hypernym of stockade; that is, fence is a word with a broader meaning than stockade:
  • stockade: surround with a stockade in order to fortify
  • fence: surround with a wall in order to fortify
Other hypernyms of stockade include fence in, palisade, surround, wall.
stockade (noun) fence (noun)
a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions) a barrier that serves to enclose an area
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense a dealer in stolen property
stockade (verb) fence (verb)
surround with a stockade in order to fortify 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 stockade and fence

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