electric fence

noun

: a fence that has an electrical current passing through it
The pasture was surrounded by an electric fence.

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On May 24, 2023, the trio, who belong to a group called Animal Rising, approached Appleton Farm on the Sandringham estate and climbed over a low electric fence to gain access to the flock. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 While there is an electric fence, a few times a year determined goats make their way out. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The clicking was from our electric fence, which was always zapping some errant grass, a misbehaving sheep, or a horny bull. — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026 At the advice of a cardiologist, Davie decided against an electric fence. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for electric fence

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“Electric fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electric%20fence. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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