sunk fence (Meaning)
sunk fence (n)
a ditch with one side being a retaining wall; used to divide lands without defacing the landscape
Synonyms & Antonyms of sunk fence
sunk fence Sentence Examples
- The old farmer's sunk fence marked the boundary of his dilapidated property.
- The rotting sunk fence sagged precariously beneath the overgrown vines.
- The boundary between the neighboring farms was clearly defined by a deep-set sunk fence.
- The rusted metal posts of the sunk fence contrasted sharply with the vibrant greenery beyond.
- Amidst the sprawling fields, the sunk fence stood as a silent testament to the passing of time.
- We stumbled upon a long-abandoned homestead, its crumbling walls and sunk fence a haunting reminder of its former life.
- The sheep grazed peacefully within the enclosure, oblivious to the decrepit sunk fence that confined them.
- The marauding wolves breached the sunk fence, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
- The ancient sunk fence had witnessed countless seasons, its scarred surface bearing the marks of history.
- As we approached the dilapidated farmhouse, the sunken fence seemed to whisper secrets of a bygone era.
FAQs About the word sunk fence
a ditch with one side being a retaining wall; used to divide lands without defacing the landscape
stank, trench, gutter, moat, sheugh,ditch, gulley, culvert,foss, fosse
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The old farmer's sunk fence marked the boundary of his dilapidated property.
The rotting sunk fence sagged precariously beneath the overgrown vines.
The boundary between the neighboring farms was clearly defined by a deep-set sunk fence.
The rusted metal posts of the sunk fence contrasted sharply with the vibrant greenery beyond.
