fence line

A form of fenceline — The path a fence takes through a landscape; a long, usually straight, section of fence.

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Meanings

nounfence line (plural fence lines)

plural fence lines

  1. alternativeAlternative form of fenceline.

    In fact, a railway lined with hedgerows and shrubs would be perfect for reliability and biodiversity. Hawthorn, for example, can take a good cut and grow back strongly, while still providing shelter for creatures and acting as a natural fence line.

    2025 October 1, Dr Neil Strong, “Managing linesides”, in RAIL, number 1045, page 15
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“fence line.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fence%20line. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fence line,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fence%20line.

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