fen
Used in children's games to prevent or forestall another player's actionUsed in children's games to prevent or forestall another player's action; a check or bar.
» FEN does not carry domestic news.
«Far East Network» не передаёт местные новости. — Hellerick
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1 senses(obsolete)Used in children's games to prevent or forestall another player's action; a check or bar.
Examples
2 sentencesFEN does not carry domestic news.
ru«Far East Network» не передаёт местные новости. — Hellerick
There was excellent wild-duck shooting in the fens, remarkably good fishing and a small but select library.
Origin
Compare fend.Compare fend.
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