slip-rail

American  

[slip-reyl] / ˈslɪpˌreɪl /

noun

Australian.

1. one of a horizontal set of fence rails that can be removed easily to leave a gateway.

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slip rail British  

noun

1. a rail in a fence that can be slipped out of place to make an opening

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Etymology

Origin of slip-rail

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

Not very far off there was a lean horse standing, but he didn't seem to like to come through the slip-rail o' the paddock fence.

From Station Amusements in New Zealand by Barker, Lady (Mary Anne)

None the less was it probable, as her mistress well knew, that if slip-rail or panel was down she would be at her old home by morning light.

From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf

I was half a mind not, but then something seemed to draw me, and I was off my horse and had the slip-rail down before I knew where I was.

From Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields by Boldrewood, Rolf

They had reached the slip-rail and were climbing over, when a tall man appeared from the garden of Drink Between.

From The Happy Adventurers by Middleton, Lydia Miller

And Meg let down the slip-rail, put it back in its place with trembling fingers, and fled in wild haste through the two remaining paddocks.

From Seven Little Australians by Turner, Ethel Sybil