sunk fence

noun

Definition of sunk fencenext
as in ditch

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  1. ditch
  2. trench
  3. moat
Noun
  • The trio were found hiding in a ditch about 200 yards from where they were pulled over, according to the news release.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The deceased victim was allegedly taking a smoke break while working on a rental property when at least five stray dogs lunged at him and dragged him across the street into a ditch, according to KMOV.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of ditch
Noun
  • Firefighters hacked through wood, slate and concrete trench lines, a process the Reserve Organization of America says likely generated silica-containing dust.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The front office also re-signed key interior trench pieces, keeping offensive guard Sam Cosmi locked up alongside defensive tackle Daron Payne, while adding offensive line depth with veteran additions to protect Daniels.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of trench
Noun
  • Insulet’s competitive moat Insulet’s Omnipod is a tubeless wearable insulin pump that automatically delivers insulin to people with diabetes.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The tools cost next to nothing, yet the moat belongs to whoever starts compiling first.
    — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of moat
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“Sunk fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunk%20fence. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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