worm fence

American  

noun

1. Chiefly Midland U.S. snake fence.

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Etymology

Origin of worm fence

An Americanism dating back to 1645–55

Example Sentences

Soon once more we were in underbrush and presently came square against a staked-and-ridered worm fence around a "deadening" dense with tall corn.

From The Flower of the Chapdelaines by Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay)

The Mormons in most cases fired from their houses, while the Antis found such shelter as they could in a cornfield and along a worm fence.

From The Story of the Mormons, from the date of their origin to the year 1901 by Linn, William Alexander

As he crossed the log over the mill-stream, the spotted fox-hound puppy waddled after him, and several startled rabbits peered out from a clump of sassafras by the "worm" fence.

From The Miller Of Old Church by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson

But there was seldom any lack of fruit—beside the orchard, there were trees up and down all the static fence rows—the corner of a worm fence furnishing an ideal seat.

From Dishes & Beverages of the Old South by McCulloch-Williams, Martha

There seemed an enemy behind every bush, a rebel in every corner of the worm fence.

From The Continental Monthly, Vol 6, No 5, November 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various