1. As a physical barrier:
* വേലി (Veli): This is the most common and general meaning of "fence" as a physical barrier, like a wooden or wire fence surrounding a property.
2. As a metaphorical barrier:
* തടസ്സം (Tadassam): This refers to an obstacle or hindrance, something that prevents or obstructs. For example, "He built a fence of lies to hide the truth" would be translated as "അവൻ സത്യത്തെ മറയ്ക്കാൻ കള്ളങ്ങളുടെ വേലി കെട്ടി."
* രക്ഷ (Raksha): This translates to "protection" or "defense", and can be used metaphorically for someone who defends another person.
3. As a verb (meaning to enclose):
* വേലി കെട്ടുക (Veli Kettuka): This means "to build a fence".
* തടയുക (Tadayuka): This means "to prevent" or "to block".
The best Malayalam translation will depend on the specific context of the word "fence" in the sentence.