worm fence

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The fences were of various descriptions: hedge, wicker, some few pannel, and the old fashioned zig-zag, known as the "Virginia worm fence"—the hedge and worm fence being the most common.

From The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States by Delany, Martin Robison

As he crossed the log over the mill-stream, the spotted fox-hound puppy waddled after him, and several startled rabbits peered out from a clump of sassafras by the "worm" fence.

From The Miller Of Old Church by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson

The man crossed his arms on the top rail of the worm fence, and laughed.

From The Shepherd of the Hills by Wright, Harold Bell

A tuft of oxeye daisies in the shelter of a ruinous worm fence attracted him, and he reined the cob from the highway to fetch them.

From The Henchman by Luther, Mark Lee

But only a moment, for he turned quickly away, the tears starting to his eyes, walked rapidly through the woods, climbed the worm fence beyond, and dropped, sobbing, in the thick bluegrass.

From The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come by Fox, John