"spite fence" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spite fences [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spite fence (plural spite fences)
  1. A fence constructed or substantially modified to irritate neighbors or any other party with a stake in the surrounding land. Related terms: spite house, spite wall
    Sense id: en-spite_fence-en-noun-6BTZVOEz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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