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Historically, Hollywood comedy has arrived in skinny envelopes. From fence post Buster Keaton to herky-jerky Jerry Lewis to wiry nerve-bundle Woody Allen to hung-loose Richard Pryor to whippy contortionist Jim Carrey, its comics and clowns have tended to be sliced thin and bendable.
James Wolcott

Meaning of "fence post" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FENCE POST

fence post  [fɛns pəʊst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FENCE POST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fence post is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FENCE POST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fencepost

A fencepost, fence post or fencing post is a vertical element upholding a fence. Fence post may also refer to: ▪ Steel fence post ▪ Tumblewheel ▪ Fence post error, a mathematical problem ▪ Peruvian Fence Post, a cactus plant...

Definition of fence post in the English dictionary

The definition of fence post in the dictionary is a sturdy post of wood or metal fixed in the ground at intervals to support a fence.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FENCE POST


airpost
ˈɛəˌpəʊst
almost
ˈɔːlməʊst
bedpost
ˈbɛdˌpəʊst
blogpost
ˈblɒɡˌpəʊst
coast
kəʊst
doorpost
ˈdɔːˌpəʊst
Freepost
ˈfriːˌpəʊst
gatepost
ˈɡeɪtˌpəʊst
ghost
ɡəʊst
goalpost
ˈɡəʊlˌpəʊst
guidepost
ˈɡaɪdˌpəʊst
host
həʊst
impost
ˈɪmpəʊst
lamppost
ˈlæmpˌpəʊst
milepost
ˈmaɪlˌpəʊst
most
məʊst
outpost
ˈaʊtˌpəʊst
post
pəʊst
signpost
ˈsaɪnˌpəʊst
soundpost
ˈsaʊndˌpəʊst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FENCE POST

fen
fence
fence-mending
fenced
fenceless
fencelessness
fencelike
fencer
fencerow
fencible
fencing
fencing master
fencing match
fencing school
fencing wire
fend
Fendalton shopping cart
Fendalton tractor
fender
fender pile

WORDS THAT END LIKE FENCE POST

book post
by return of post
command post
customs post
first post
from pillar to post
frontier post
hitching post
king post
last post
listening post
newel post
observation post
parcel post
registered post
repost
staging post
tool post
trading post
whipping post
winning post

Synonyms and antonyms of fence post in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fence post» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FENCE POST

Find out the translation of fence post to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fence post from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fence post» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

栅栏柱
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

poste de la cerca
570 millions of speakers

English

fence post
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बाड़ पोस्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

آخر سياج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

забор пост
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

poste
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বেড়া পোস্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

poteau de clôture
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pos pagar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zaunpfosten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フェンスの支柱
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

울타리 게시물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pager pos
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hàng rào
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வேலி பதவி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कुंपण पोस्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çit sonrası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

recinzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

płotu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

паркан пост
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Mesaj gard
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φράχτη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

heining post
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

staketstolpe
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gjerdestolpe
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fence post

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FENCE POST»

The term «fence post» is regularly used and occupies the 81.732 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FENCE POST» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «fence post» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «fence post» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fence post

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2 QUOTES WITH «FENCE POST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fence post.
1
Alex Haley
Anytime you see a turtle up on top of a fence post, you know he had some help.
2
James Wolcott
Historically, Hollywood comedy has arrived in skinny envelopes. From fence post Buster Keaton to herky-jerky Jerry Lewis to wiry nerve-bundle Woody Allen to hung-loose Richard Pryor to whippy contortionist Jim Carrey, its comics and clowns have tended to be sliced thin and bendable.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FENCE POST»

Discover the use of fence post in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fence post and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Lessons at the Fence Post
Grandfather Cummings' thoughts are a family treasure. Now they can be your family treasure to pass down through the generations. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Paul D. Cummings, 2011
2
Turtle on a Fence Post
A grumpy old veteran with his own history of grief helps fourteen-year-old Delrita release the pent-up emotions she holds following the death of her parents.
June Rae Wood, 2008
3
Turtle on a Fence Post: Wisdom Graduates Need to Make It in ...
Brief tips on everything from careers to etiquette and spirituality to give high school graduates the wisdom to make it in the real world and provide "life smarts".
Jim Pratt, Jane Pratt, 2009
4
Just Between You, Me, and the Fence Post
Be Honest! Are you: Afraid of God or A Friend of God? Consider reading "Just Between You, Me, and the Fence Post"- a refreshing perspective about God.
Roger P. Setterdahl, 2007
5
Helical Piles: A Practical Guide to Design and Installation
Ohio Ground Auger Anchor Illinois Pile Ohio Fence-Post Ohio Fence Post Ohio Fence Post Illinois Fence Post Indiana Fence Post California Fence Post Ohio Guy-Anchor Ohio Land-Anchor Nebraska Portable Fence Post Kansas Tent- Stake ...
Howard A. Perko, 2009
6
Annual Report of the Commissioner of Patents
Fence-post. P. T. Bailey. No. 1,190,080 ; July 4 ; Gaz. vol. 228 ; p. 302. Fence- post. C. D. Bennett. No. 1,174,115 ; Mar. 7 ; Gaz. vol. 224 ; p. 31. Fence-post. J. W. Best. No. 1,172,577 ; Feb. 22 ; Gaz. vol. 223 ; p. 1134. Fence-post. W. Bryson. No.
United States. Patent Office, 1917
7
Commissioner of Patents Annual Report
271. Fencepost. Bailey. No. 1.190.080; July 4; Gaz. vol. 228; p. '3012. C. D. Bennett. No. 1.174.115; Mar. 7; Gas. vol. 224; p. 81. Fence-post. J. W. Best. No. 1.172.577; Feb. 22; Gal. vol. 228; p. 1184. Fencep'ost. W. Bryson. No. 1.195.775; Aug.
United States. Patent Office, 1917
8
Congressional Serial Set
Fence-post. Artificial-stone Cement Cement Cement Cement Cement Cement Composition Name. Fence-post Fence-post. Fence-post. Fence-post. Fence-post. Fence- post. Fence-post. Fence-post mold Fence-post mold Fence-post mold ...
9
Farmers' Bulletin
A fence post that is dry as a result of seasoning is safe from decay only so long as it stays dry. If a post is not to be treated, it makes no difference in the long run whether it is put into the ground green or seasoned. It will in time take on or give off ...
10
Lawn and Garden Steel Fence Posts from China, Inv. ...
... when choosing a supplier and that these requirements preclude Steel City from selling its product to “big box” purchasers. See, e.g., MAT Postconference Brief at 6-8. The record indicates that lawn and garden fence post demand. 12.
U.S. International Trade Commission

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FENCE POST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fence post is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The Comfort Zone Myth
My daughter and I would have been given fence post drivers, all in the name of taking us out of our Comfort Zone. Advertisement. But forgotten ... «Beliefnet, Jul 15»
2
Wiffle ball can be the most dangerous sport played by men
“We're taking you down,” the Boy told me as they took the field (lawn) and manned the bases (two trees and a fence post). They all grinned. «Maryville Daily Forum, Jul 15»
3
Girl accused in slaying of Zachary man says he repeatedly raped …
... remnant of yellow caution tape on fence post at the front of Robert Noce's Zachary-area home at 3021 South Vernon Road, where Noce, 47, ... «The Advocate, Jul 15»
4
Times hires new reporter
Since graduating from Metro State, Alderton has completed internships and freelance assignments for Evergreen Newspapers, The Fence Post ... «Fort Morgan Times, Jul 15»
5
VIDEO: Burt's Bees: How life as Ulster 'hobo' led to a $200M business
"And one day I drive through there after a heavy rain and this fence post had a swarm of bees on it," he said. "Six months before, somebody had ... «Poughkeepsie Journal, Jul 15»
6
Fla. Firefighter Rescues, Adopts Kitten
They uprooted a hedge and flowers and saw a small kitten caught near their fence post underground. After freeing the kitten, they thought they ... «Firehouse.com, Jul 15»
7
firefighters rescue kitten trapped in fence post
The firefighters got to the home and found there was another kitten trapped deep inside a fence post and completely out of reach. «Bay News 9, Jul 15»
8
Weedin | HELP! I Need Somebody…
“Anytime you see a turtle on top of a fence post, you know he had some help.” ~ Alex Haley. Help is one of my all-time favorite songs from The ... «Kitsap Sun, Jul 15»
9
The Only Way is Up
One bench in his store is made from wood from an old fence post he salvaged from the area. Comments (0) Add Comment. Write comment. «Good Times, Jul 15»
10
Man impaled while jumping fence during fight
A victim was partially impaled by an iron fence post Monday night as he tried to escape an attacker with a baseball bat. There were several ... «Tuscaloosa News, Jul 15»

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