hardware cloth

noun

: rugged galvanized screening

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The experts shared that chicken wire, metal sheeting, garden netting, fences, and hardware cloths are all great defenses. Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 May 2026 Attaching hardware cloth is usually enough to deter armadillos from digging around under foundations, says Dykes. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 Also, use hardware cloth or metal mesh behind any larger openings, such as dryer vents, crawl space entries, and attic vents. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026 Choose sturdy fencing made of poultry wire or 2-inch hardware cloth. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hardware cloth

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hardware cloth was in 1894

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“Hardware cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardware%20cloth. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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