virginia fence
Definition
Noun: A Virginia fence is a type of rail fence constructed in a continuous zigzag pattern. The rails interlock at the angles, providing stability without the need for posts set in the ground. It is also historically known as a "snake fence" or "worm fence."
Usage
The term is used to describe a specific, rustic style of fencing common in historical and rural settings. * They marked the old property line with a Virginia fence. * The historical farm featured a classic Virginia fence made of split rails.
Advanced Usage
- The Virginia fence is often cited as an example of early American pioneer ingenuity, using readily available materials without complex tools.
- In literature and historical descriptions, a Virginia fence can symbolize rural life, property boundaries, or the American frontier.
Variants and Related Words
- Snake fence: Another common name for a Virginia fence, emphasizing its winding, serpentine shape.
- Worm fence: A synonym for a Virginia fence, also describing its long, twisting form.
- Split-rail fence: A broader category of fence that includes the Virginia fence style; it refers to any fence made from timber split into rails.
- Zigzag fence: A descriptive term highlighting the fence's angular construction.
Synonyms
- Snake fence
- Worm fence
- Zigzag rail fence
Antonyms
- Straight fence
- Post-and-rail fence (specifically one with straight lines between vertical posts)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "Crooked as a Virginia fence": An idiom used to describe something very uneven, twisted, or not straight, drawing a direct comparison to the fence's distinctive zigzag shape.
- After the accident, the old bumper was crooked as a Virginia fence.
Noun
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rail fence consisting of a zigzag of interlocking rails
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