Split-rail Fence (Noun)
Meaning
A fence (usually made of split logs laid across each other at an angle).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old farm was surrounded by a rustic split-rail fence that had been there for generations.
- The park ranger explained that the split-rail fence was a traditional type of fencing used in the 19th century.
- The homeowner chose to install a split-rail fence around her property to give it a charming, rural look.
- The split-rail fence that lined the country road was weathered to a soft gray that blended in with the landscape.
- The historic village was enclosed by a split-rail fence that helped to recreate the atmosphere of a bygone era.