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Definition of split-rail fence - Reverso English Dictionary
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rustic fenceTECH. US fence made of split logs in a zigzag patternTECH. US
- The farm was surrounded by a split-rail fence.
- A split-rail fence lined the country road.
- They built a split-rail fence around the garden.
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Images of split-rail fence
fence made of split logs in a zigzag pattern
Expressions with split
stop being together as a group
The band decided to split up after the tour.
separate from a larger group or structure
The small faction decided to split off from the main party.
argue about trivial details unnecessarily
He tends to split hairs during every discussion.
ballot with candidates from multiple parties
She cast a split ticket in the election.
share the payment of a bill among multiple people
They decided to split the bill after dinner.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.
in an extremely short amount of time
She made the decision in a split second.
laugh so hard that your body almost hurts from it
We split sides laughing at the movie's ridiculous final scene.
laugh very hard and uncontrollably
We split a gut watching the comedy show.
laugh very hard at something funny
We split our sides at the comedian's jokes.
settle a dispute by agreeing on a middle position
They couldn't decide on a price, so they decided to split the difference.
cause vote distribution to weaken a leading candidate
The third-party candidate split the vote, weakening the main opposition.
experience intense laughter
During the improv show, you'll split your sides laughing at their sketches.
to leave a place quickly or suddenly
We should make like a banana and split before it rains.
dessert with banana, ice cream, and toppings
I ordered a banana split for dessert.
equal division between two parties
They agreed on a fifty-fifty split of the profits.
break along a line
The wooden plank split down the middle.
hair with a split tip due to damage
She noticed a split end in her hair.
break or divide something into two separate parts
The log will split in two if you hit it hard.
cause a cut or break in someone's lip
He fell and split his lip on the sidewalk.
peeled and split seed of a pea plant
Split pea is used in many traditional soups.
requiring immediate and quick action
The split-second response saved the day.
share a meal with someone
We decided to split lunch at the new cafe.
work schedule divided into two separate periods in a day
He works a split shift, starting early morning and resuming late afternoon.
Expressions with rail
separate an area with a barrier
They decided to rail off the garden.
protest strongly and persistently
The citizens railed against the new tax law.
extremely thin like a rail
The model was rail thin, fitting perfectly into the dress.
topic considered dangerous to discuss
Social security is often seen as a third rail in politics.
extremely thin, often unhealthily so
After the illness, he was thin as a rail.
extremely narrow or slim in shape
The alley was so skinny as a rail that only one person could pass at a time.
using trains as the way of travel or transport
We shipped the goods by rail.
cost to travel by train
The rail fare to London is quite expensive.
route or service provided by a railway
The new rail line connects the two cities.
rail installed for safety purposes
The workers installed a safety rail along the edge of the platform.
bar in a bathroom for hanging or drying towels
She hung her towel on the towel rail.
business that runs trains or manages railway lines for transport
The rail company announced a new timetable for its evening services.
system of tracks and related structures used for train services
The government invested heavily in rail infrastructure to improve regional connections.
movement and flow of trains operating on railway lines
Heavy rail traffic caused long delays near the central station.
rail service connecting suburbs with a central city
She takes the commuter rail to work every day.
bar for stability in bathrooms
She installed a grab rail in the shower.
furniture rail for hanging clothes
She hung her coat on the hanging rail in the hallway.
end point of a railway line where trains load or unload
The rail terminal was bustling with passengers and cargo.
transport of passengers and goods by trains
Rail transport is crucial for moving goods across countries.
barrier along roads or bridges to prevent accidents
The car crashed into the guide rail but was prevented from falling off the bridge.
travel by train
Every morning, she would ride the rail to work.
narrow shelf for displaying decorative plates
She arranged her china collection on the plate rail.
reverse a hierarchy by placing the lowest at the highest position
They decided to put the bottom rail on top to change the leadership.
mixed drink made with the bar's cheapest liquors
He ordered a rail drink to save money.
Expressions with fence
enclose an area with a barrier
They decided to fence in the garden to keep the deer out.
enclose an area using a fence
They decided to fence off the garden for privacy.
engage in a debate or argument
The politicians would often fence with each other during the discussions.
express desire to avoid limits or restrictions
He said, “Don’t fence me in when I am choosing my career.”
not making a decision or choice
She remained on the fence about the job offer.
remain neutral in a conflict or decision
She tends to straddle the fence during political debates.
avoid taking sides in a dispute
He tends to ride the fence during political debates.
fence made of interwoven steel wires
The playground was surrounded by a chainlink fence.
barrier using electric shocks to deter animals or people
The farmer installed an electric fence to keep the cattle from wandering off.
vertical support in a fence structure
The fence post was painted white.
fence made of vertical wooden pickets
The garden was surrounded by a white picket fence.
individual who remains undecided in decisions
She was a fence-sitter in the election.
beyond the boundary or limit
The ball went over the fence into the neighbor's yard.
symbol of ideal suburban life
They dreamed of a house with a white picket fence.
remain neutral on a certain topic or issue
During the debate, he chose to fence-sit.
fence surrounding an area to prevent access
The perimeter fence was installed to secure the property.
wire used to build fences or secure boundaries
The farmer bought fence wire for his new field.
fence made of posts and rails
The post-and-rail fence surrounds the garden.
barrier to keep rabbits out
The farmer built a rabbit-proof fence to protect his crops.
stay neutral or avoid choosing sides in a disagreement
He tends to sit on the fence during arguments.
someone who jumps over fences
The fence hopper quickly escaped the yard.
very unattractive or plain in appearance
She described the old house as homelier than a hedge fence.
successfully jump over a fence
The horse managed to clear the fence with ease.
actions to improve damaged relationships or reputation
The meeting was a fence-mending effort after their argument.
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- French:clôture en rondins fendus, ...
- German:Spaltzaun, ...
- Italian:staccionata a zigzag, ...
- Spanish:cerca de madera rústica, ...
- Portuguese:cerca de troncos, ...
- Chinese:劈木栅栏, ...
- Japanese:丸太フェンス, ...
- Arabic:سِياج مِن جُذوع مَشْقوقة, ...
- Hebrew:גֶּדֶר כְּפָרִית, ...
- Russian:забор из расколотых бревен, ...
- Ukrainian:сільський паркан, ...
- Hindi:फटी लकड़ी की बाड़, ...
- Bengali:স্প্লিট-রেল বেড়া, ...
- Catalan:tanca de troncs partits, ...
- Czech:plot ze štípaných kůlů, ...
- Danish:kløvetræshegn, ...
- Dutch:schapenhek, ...
- Greek:παραδοσιακός φράχτης, ...
- Hungarian:hasított rönkkerítés, ...
- Khmer:របងឈើបំបែកដាក់ជាទម្រង់ខ្សែរញ៉េរញ៉ៃ, ...
- Korean:전원 울타리, ...
- Persian:حصار چوبی شکافته, ...
- Polish:płot z bali, ...
- Portuguese (BR):cerca de toras, ...
- Romanian:gard din bușteni despicați, ...
- Swedish:kluvet staket, ...
- Thai:รั้วไม้ซิกแซก, ...
- Turkish:çit, ...
- Vietnamese:hàng rào gỗ chẻ, ...
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