snake fence
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of snake fence
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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Such a man was the Hermit, who dwelt alone in a log cabin where the southern border of the wilderness terminated abruptly at an old snake fence.
From Followers of the Trail by Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)
Baird encountered a snake fence and an almost impassable mat of briers, but even in the darkness he felt sure of his direction, certain of it when he slid down into mud and water.
From Nobody's Child by Dejeans, Elizabeth
They went down the road to the swamp, climbed the snake fence, followed the path to the old trail and then turned south upon it.
From A Girl of the Limberlost by Stratton-Porter, Gene
The next evening found him seated comfortably on the top rail of the snake fence which separated his upland pasture from the closely pressing forest.
From Followers of the Trail by Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)
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)
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