perimeter fence

collocation in English

meaningsofperimeterandfence

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perimeter
noun[C]
uk
/pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/us
/pəˈrɪm.ə.t̬ɚ/
the outer edge of an area of land or the border ...
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fence
noun[C]
uk
/fens/us
/fens/
a structure that divides two areas of land, similar to a wall but made of wood or wire and supported ...
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(Definition ofperimeterandfencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Unless those professionally involved take the view that aperimeterfenceadds to safety and security, it will not be approved.
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Most of the rest, at a fairly early stage, surrendered to the authorities outside theperimeterfence, and 10 others escaped across the marshes.
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There should be no occasion when theperimeterfencealarm in a dispersal prison is turned off.
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A number of vehicles were driven around the site, causing damage; one was driven through theperimeterfenceonto the adjacent railway line.
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Theperimeterfencewhich was forced is primarily intended for demarcation.
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There are currently no approved probation and bail hostels situated within the secureperimeterfenceof any prisons.
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It is some 555 acres, with aperimeterfencesome nine miles long.
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A secureperimeterfencebecomes slightly less important in that context.
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That is much better and safer than having aperimeterfence.
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The women protesters were about 60 yd inside the stationperimeterfencewhen they were challenged.
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Instead, the headmistress chose to buy aperimeterfenceand some benches.
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Our arrangements provide for adequate surveillance of theperimeterfenceon a 24-hour basis.
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Can he please confirm or deny a report today that two women have been camping within theperimeterfence?
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In my opinion theperimeterfencehas never been sufficiently strong, or even high enough.
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The general impression is that of long-term neglect, with the exception perhaps of the pitchperimeterfencewhich appears to be fairly new.
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Should we not have a system in place that makes theperimeterfenceitself physically harder to climb in the first place?
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How were two women able to live undetected inside theperimeterfencefor almost a week recently?
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Of those arrested, 81 have so far been charged; all of these charges are in respect of damage to theperimeterfence.
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