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fencelike — adjective resembling a fence • Similar to: ↑enclosed … Useful english dictionary
fence — fencelike, adj. /fens/, n., v., fenced, fencing. n. 1. a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary. 2. Informal. a person who receives… … Universalium
Bulwark — Bul wark, n. [Akin to D. bolwerk, G. bollwerk, Sw. bolwerk, Dan. bolv[ a]rk, bulv[ a]rk, rampart; akin to G. bohle plank, and werk work, defense. See {Bole} stem, and {Work}, n., and cf. {Boulevard}.] 1. (Fort.) A rampart; a fortification; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rail — Rail, n. [Akin to LG. & Sw. regel bar, bolt, G. riegel a rail, bar, or bolt, OHG. rigil, rigel, bar, bolt, and possibly to E. row a line.] 1. A bar of timber or metal, usually horizontal or nearly so, extending from one post or support to another … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rail fence — Rail Rail, n. [Akin to LG. & Sw. regel bar, bolt, G. riegel a rail, bar, or bolt, OHG. rigil, rigel, bar, bolt, and possibly to E. row a line.] 1. A bar of timber or metal, usually horizontal or nearly so, extending from one post or support to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rail guard — Rail Rail, n. [Akin to LG. & Sw. regel bar, bolt, G. riegel a rail, bar, or bolt, OHG. rigil, rigel, bar, bolt, and possibly to E. row a line.] 1. A bar of timber or metal, usually horizontal or nearly so, extending from one post or support to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rail joint — Rail Rail, n. [Akin to LG. & Sw. regel bar, bolt, G. riegel a rail, bar, or bolt, OHG. rigil, rigel, bar, bolt, and possibly to E. row a line.] 1. A bar of timber or metal, usually horizontal or nearly so, extending from one post or support to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rail train — Rail Rail, n. [Akin to LG. & Sw. regel bar, bolt, G. riegel a rail, bar, or bolt, OHG. rigil, rigel, bar, bolt, and possibly to E. row a line.] 1. A bar of timber or metal, usually horizontal or nearly so, extending from one post or support to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Manila Army and Navy Club — The Manila Army and Navy Club was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1911. The club is located a long the Luneta Park at the shore of Manila Bay[1]. Together with its sister, the Elks Club it has been the center of the social life of the… … Wikipedia
railing — /ray ling/, n. 1. a fencelike barrier composed of one or more horizontal rails supported by widely spaced uprights; balustrade. 2. banister. 3. rails collectively. [1350 1400; RAIL1 + ING1] * * * … Universalium
