slip-rail
[ slip-reyl ]
/ ˈslɪpˌreɪl /
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noun Australian.
one of a horizontal set of fence rails that can be removed easily to leave a gateway.
Nearby words
slip top, slip trailing, slip up, slip-joint pliers, slip-on, slip-rail, slip-slop, slip-stitch, slip-up, slipcase, slipcover
Origin of slip-rail
First recorded in 1715–25
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Examples from the Web for slip-rail
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.
Station Amusements|Lady Barker