snake fence
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of snake fence
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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Harvey's sporting blood was up, and with entire forgetfulness of his exhaustion he crept slowly forward, worming through the brush and long grass behind a snake fence.
From The Short Line War by Merwin-Webster
Out of the weeds in the corners of the snake fence, in the upper part of the rise, silently lifted the heads of men whose sallowness became a sickish white as the child flew by.
From The Gentleman from Indiana by Tarkington, Booth
At length, we left the path altogether, and pulling down a snake fence, passed through the gap into open fields.
From Border and Bastille by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)
Relieved that he was not to spend the night without food and fire, he vaulted the "snake" fence, and strode to the back door.
From The Rules of the Game by White, Stewart Edward
The next time I find myself firing from behind a snake fence I shall not crowd forward into one of the corners.
From At Plattsburg by French, Allen
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