rabbit-proof fence

noun

1. a fence through which rabbits are unable to pass
2. a boundary between certain Australian states, marked by such a fence

They built a bark hut, fenced in a garden with a rabbit-proof fence, and planted it with potatoes.

When rabbits are abundant and the area to be protected is not too great, a rabbit-proof fence may profitably be used.

The clever journalist was astounded at what he heard, especially about the men on the rabbit-proof fence.

Mitchell and I turned off the track at the rabbit-proof fence and made for the tank in the mulga.

April 21, 2024absquatulate

[ab-skwoch-uh-leyt ]

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