Cattle Guard (Noun)
Meaning
A bridge over a ditch consisting of parallel metal bars that allow pedestrians and vehicles to pass, but not cattle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A cattle guard was installed at the entrance of the ranch to prevent stray livestock from escaping onto the main road.
- Farmers often rely on cattle guards to keep their livestock contained while allowing people and vehicles to cross over.
- The park ranger warned hikers to be careful not to get too close to the cattle guards near the cattle pens.
- The old cattle guard on the rural bridge had rusted over time but still managed to keep the cattle on one side.
- The installation of cattle guards along the fence line allowed ranch hands to drive across without having to open and close gates.