rail fence

noun

1. a fence made of rails resting on crossed stakes or across one another at an angle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rail fence¹

An Americanism dating back to 1640–50

Example Sentences

Just one jump and a little white tail flirted saucily under a rail fence and disappeared.

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Penny perched herself on top of an old-fashioned rail fence to think over what she had seen.

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A gal that ken jump a six-rail fence—and wissout no running start—don't let her git apast you!

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It was making bobs by the reeds by the old rail fence where the singing creek goes under and on.

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As the captain floundered from the grove and vaulted the rail fence he swore aloud.

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