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单词 Russell fence
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Definition of Russell fence in English:

Russell fence

(also Russel fence, Rustle fence)
noun ˈrʌsl ˌfɛns
Canadian
  • A fence in which the top rail lies in the intersection formed by crossed posts and the lower rails hang suspended from it by looped wires.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Manitoba Free Press. From a first element of uncertain origin (perhaps Russell, the surname of the supposed inventor of the fence) + fence. In form Rustle fence apparently by association with rustle.

Definition of Russell fence in US English:

Russell fence

(also Russel fence, Rustle fence)
nounˈrʌsl ˌfɛns
Canadian
  • A fence in which the top rail lies in the intersection formed by crossed posts and the lower rails hang suspended from it by looped wires.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Manitoba Free Press. From a first element of uncertain origin (perhaps Russell, the surname of the supposed inventor of the fence) + fence. In form Rustle fence apparently by association with rustle.

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