Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb fence_in

2 senses of fence in

Sense 1
fence, fence in -- (enclose with a fence; "we fenced in our yard")
       => enclose, close in, inclose, shut in -- (surround completely; "Darkness enclosed him"; "They closed in the porch with a fence")

Sense 2
wall, palisade, fence, fence in, surround -- (surround with a wall in order to fortify)
       => protect -- (shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain")