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ringfence.

A fence which encircles a large area, or a whole estate, within one enclosure.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A fence which encircles a large area, or a whole estate, within one enclosure.

Where this word comes from

From ring + fence.

verb
  1. To guarantee the safety of funds or investment. In particular, to ensure some degree of distinction for monies, that may provide immunity against untoward financial claims.

    transitive
  2. To specify that funds may only be used for a specific purpose, especially government funds.

    transitive
  3. To require workers to remain in (particular types of work), as during wartime.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From ring + fence.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.