Definition of worm fence
: a zigzag fence consisting of interlocking rails supported by crossed poles
— called also snake fence, Virginia fence
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“Worm fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worm%20fence. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of worm fence was in 1652
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