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slip-rail

[slip-reyl]
noun Australian.
  1. one of a horizontal set of fence rails that can be removed easily to leave a gateway.

Origin of slip-rail

First recorded in 1715–25
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Historical Examples of 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.