worm fence

Example Sentences

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The worm fence disappeared and neat white lines flashed divisions of pastures, it seemed, for miles.

From The Heart of the Hills by Fox, John

But there was seldom any lack of fruit—beside the orchard, there were trees up and down all the static fence rows—the corner of a worm fence furnishing an ideal seat.

From Dishes & Beverages of the Old South by McCulloch-Williams, Martha

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 Mormons in most cases fired from their houses, while the Antis found such shelter as they could in a cornfield and along a worm fence.

From The Story of the Mormons, from the date of their origin to the year 1901 by Linn, William Alexander

When he reached the worm fence of the hemp field, he threw his load from his shoulder upon the topmost rail, and, holding it there with one hand, climbed over.

From The Reign of Law; a tale of the Kentucky hemp fields by Allen, James Lane