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A '''Fence''' is a barrier separating two properties, fields, or other areas. | A '''Fence''' is a barrier separating two properties, fields, or other areas. | ||
| − | Fences can be both to keep humans and/or [[animal]]s in or out of an area, or simply to mark a boundary. | + | Fences can be both to keep humans and/or [[animal]]s in or out of an area, or simply to mark a boundary. [[Border fence]]s mark national boundaries in addition to enhancing a nation's security. |
[[Electricity|Electric]] fences are electrified wires used to keep livestock in a given area. They may be either temporary or attached to permanent fences. | [[Electricity|Electric]] fences are electrified wires used to keep livestock in a given area. They may be either temporary or attached to permanent fences. | ||
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|[[Image:Wooden_fence.jpg|270px]]<br />Simple wooden fence | |[[Image:Wooden_fence.jpg|270px]]<br />Simple wooden fence | ||
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| + | == Quote == | ||
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| + | ''See also:'' [[Robert Frost]] | ||
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| + | [[Image:Bfvxdydr.jpg|center|thumb|325px|"Good fences make good neighbors." - [[Robert Frost]] ]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 23:57, November 27, 2023
A Fence is a barrier separating two properties, fields, or other areas.
Fences can be both to keep humans and/or animals in or out of an area, or simply to mark a boundary. Border fences mark national boundaries in addition to enhancing a nation's security.
Electric fences are electrified wires used to keep livestock in a given area. They may be either temporary or attached to permanent fences.
The world's longest fence is the 5,400 km Dog Fence or Dingo Fence in Australia.[1]
 Temporary fence and safety fence |
 Chain wire fence |
 Metal fence |
 Metal panel fence |
 Paling fence |
 Picket fence |
 Post-and-rail fence |
 Simple wooden fence |
Quote
See also: Robert Frost
"Good fences make good neighbors." - Robert Frost
References
- ↑ The Dog Fence (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)