rail fence
noun
a fence made of rails resting on crossed stakes or across one another at an angle.
Origin of rail fence
1An Americanism dating back to 1640–50
- Also called Virginia fence.
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How to use rail fence in a sentence
Just one jump and a little white tail flirted saucily under a rail fence and disappeared.
The Red Cow and Her Friends | Peter McArthurPenny perched herself on top of an old-fashioned rail fence to think over what she had seen.
Ghost Beyond the Gate | Mildred A. WirtA gal that ken jump a six-rail fence—and wissout no running start—don't let her git apast you!
It was making bobs by the reeds by the old rail fence where the singing creek goes under and on.
The Story of Opal | Opal WhiteleyAs the captain floundered from the grove and vaulted the rail fence he swore aloud.
Cy Whittaker's Place | Joseph C. Lincoln
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