Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jump-a-fence

verb phrase

/dʒʌmp ə fɛns/

Definition

To leap over a barrier or enclosure, typically a fence, using one’s legs.

Examples

During the warm summer days, the kids loved to jump-a-fence to explore the fields beyond.
He managed to jump-a-fence to escape the chasing dogs.
In the game, players must jump-a-fence to reach the next level.

Meaning

This phrase is often used to describe the action of clearing a fence in one motion, which can be literal or metaphorical, indicating overcoming an obstacle.