'Snake fence' definitions:
Definition of 'snake fence'
(from WordNet)
noun
Rail fence consisting of a zigzag of interlocking rails [syn: worm fence, snake fence, snake-rail fence, Virginia fence]
Definition of 'Snake fence'
From: GCIDE
- Snake \Snake\, n. [AS. snaca; akin to LG. snake, schnake, Icel. sn[=a]kr, sn?kr, Dan. snog, Sw. snok; of uncertain origin.] (Zool.) Any species of the order Ophidia; an ophidian; a serpent, whether harmless or venomous. See Ophidia, and Serpent. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Snakes are abundant in all warm countries, and much the larger number are harmless to man. [1913 Webster]
- Blind snake, Garter snake, Green snake, King snake, Milk snake, Rock snake, Water snake, etc. See under Blind, Garter, etc.
- Fetich snake (Zool.), a large African snake ({Python Sebae}) used by the natives as a fetich.
- Ringed snake (Zool.), a common European columbrine snake (Tropidonotus natrix).
- Snake eater. (Zool.) (a) The markhoor. (b) The secretary bird.
- Snake fence, a worm fence (which see). [U.S.]
- Snake fly (Zool.), any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Rhaphidia; -- so called because of their large head and elongated neck and prothorax.
- Snake gourd (Bot.), a cucurbitaceous plant ({Trichosanthes anguina}) having the fruit shorter and less snakelike than that of the serpent cucumber.
- Snake killer. (Zool.) (a) The secretary bird. (b) The chaparral cock.
- Snake moss (Bot.), the common club moss ({Lycopodium clavatum}). See Lycopodium.
- Snake nut (Bot.), the fruit of a sapindaceous tree (Ophiocaryon paradoxum) of Guiana, the embryo of which resembles a snake coiled up.
- Tree snake (Zool.), any one of numerous species of colubrine snakes which habitually live in trees, especially those of the genus Dendrophis and allied genera. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'snake fence'
From: GCIDE
- Fence \Fence\ (f[e^]ns), n. [Abbrev. from defence.]
- 1. That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield. [1913 Webster]
- Let us be backed with God and with the seas, Which he hath given for fence impregnable. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- A fence betwixt us and the victor's wrath. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
- 2. An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within. [1913 Webster]
- Leaps o'er the fence with ease into the fold. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- Note: In England a hedge, ditch, or wall, as well as a structure of boards, palings, or rails, is called a fence. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Locks) A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking. [1913 Webster]
- 4. Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing. [1913 Webster]
- Enjoy your dear wit, and gay rhetoric, That hath so well been taught her dazzing fence. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- Of dauntless courage and consummate skill in fence. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
- 5. A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received. [Slang] --Mayhew. [1913 Webster]
- Fence month (Forest Law), the month in which female deer are fawning, when hunting is prohibited. --Bullokar.
- Fence roof, a covering for defense. "They fitted their shields close to one another in manner of a fence roof." --Holland.
- Fence time, the breeding time of fish or game, when they should not be killed.
- Rail fence, a fence made of rails, sometimes supported by posts.
- Ring fence, a fence which encircles a large area, or a whole estate, within one inclosure.
- Worm fence, a zigzag fence composed of rails crossing one another at their ends; -- called also snake fence, or Virginia rail fence.
- To be on the fence, to be undecided or uncommitted in respect to two opposing parties or policies. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]