chain-link fence

noun

: a fence of heavy steel wire woven to form a diamond-shaped mesh

Examples of chain-link fence in a Sentence

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In the parking lot, Schenk offered us walking sticks for our hike, then led us through a gate in a chain-link fence meant to keep out wild pigs. Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026 The decision effectively killed the Park District’s vision for creating an off-leash dog beach enclosed in chain-link fence. Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 It is surrounded by a chain-link fence and sits across from a row of two-story stucco homes. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 Fans lined the chain-link fence for autographs and photos from CLTFC players after the match. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chain-link fence

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chain-link fence was in 1910

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“Chain-link fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chain-link%20fence. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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