"snake fence" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: snake fences [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} snake fence (plural snake fences)
  1. (US, Canada) A zigzag fence built from interlocking split logs or young trees, not secured with nails. Tags: Canada, US Categories (topical): Walls and fences Synonyms: split rail fence, Virginia rail fence, worm fence

Inflected forms

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