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a barrier erected on the windward side of a road, house, barn, etc., serving as a protection from drifting snow.[1870-75, Amer.]
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Universalium. 2010.
snow fence
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snow fence — n. a light fence of lath and wire erected to control the drifting of snow … English World dictionary
snow fence — snow′ fence n. bui a barrier erected on the windward side of a road, house, barn, etc., serving as a protection from drifting snow … From formal English to slang
Snow fence — A snow fence is a structure used to force drifting of snow to occur in a predictable place, rather than in a more natural method. Snow fences are primarily employed to minimize the amount of snowdrift on roadways. In rural areas, farmers and… … Wikipedia
snow fence — noun : a barrier stretched across the path of prevailing winds to deflect drifting snow (as from a building, road, or railroad track) * * * a barrier erected on the windward side of a road, house, barn, etc., serving as a protection from drifting … Useful english dictionary
snow fence — noun Date: 1872 a usually slatted fence placed across the path of prevailing winds to protect (as a building, road, or railroad track) from drifting snow by disrupting the flow of wind and causing the snow to be deposited on the lee side of the… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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fence — n. 1) to build, erect, put up a fence 2) a high; low fence 3) a barbed wire; chain link; picket; rail; snow; wrought iron fence 4) a fence around 5) (misc.) to mend fences ( to set things right ); on the fence ( uncommitted ) * * * [fens] chain… … Combinatory dictionary
Avalanche snow bridge — See snow bridge for another meaning An avalanche snow bridge or simply snow bridge is a type of rigid snow supporting structure for avalanche control (avalanche defense). Avalanche bridges can be made of steel, prestressed concrete frames, or… … Wikipedia
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