Definition of cattle guard
: a shallow ditch with rails or bars laid across that are spread far enough apart to prevent livestock from crossing but not people or vehicles
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Lincoln's portrait was fastened to the front of the engine above the cattle guard.
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First Known Use of cattle guard
1843
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Definition of cattle guard for English Language Learners
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: a set of bars placed over a shallow hole that is used to stop cattle from crossing a road
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