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fence-mending — fence .mending adj [only before noun] fence mending measures/talks/trip etc fence mending trips, talks etc are between countries who have a disagreement about something, and are meant to try to improve relations between them >fence mending n… … Dictionary of contemporary English
fence-mending — [fens′men΄diŋ] n. the act or process of repairing or reestablishing relations, as between political factions … English World dictionary
fence-mending — ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: fence (I) + mending : the rehabilitating of a deteriorated relationship especially in politics * * * ˈfence mending 7 [fence mending] noun … Useful english dictionary
fence-mending — UK / US noun [uncountable] an attempt to become friends again with someone who you have argued with Derived word: fence mending UK / US adjective … English dictionary
fence mending — noun social action to improve poor relations (especially in politics) they moved forward from a period of fence mending to substantive changes in the country • Hypernyms: ↑social action … Useful english dictionary
fence-mending — fence′ mend ing n. cvb inf the reestablishing or improving of contacts or relationships, esp. in politics, as after a dispute or estrangement • Etymology: 1940–45; amer … From formal English to slang
fence-mending — /ˈfɛns mɛndɪŋ/ (say fens mending) noun 1. the mending of fences. 2. the repair of relationships between people or groups who have become estranged …
fence-mending — noun Date: 1947 the rehabilitating of a deteriorated political relationship … New Collegiate Dictionary
fence-mend|ing — «FEHNS MEHN dihng», noun, adjective. U.S. Informal. –n. the restoration or repair of good relations, friendship, or popularity in a political constituency, with a foreign country, or group: »The ambassador was chiefly fence mending. –adj.… … Useful english dictionary
Fence — A fence is a freestanding structure designed to restrict or prevent movement across a boundary. It is generally distinguished from a wall by the lightness of its construction: a wall is usually restricted to such barriers made from solid brick or … Wikipedia
