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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The Barnetts accused Grace of trying to poison Kristine’s coffee, dragging her towards an electric fence and placing clear thumbtacks face-up on the stairs so that the family would step on them.
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The horse had recovered enough to return home on Feb. 26 — and an electric fence now prevents him and her other horses from accessing the pond.
—Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
The last option is installing a secondary electric fence.
—Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2024
The Barnetts accused Natalia of trying to poison Kristine's coffee and kill her by dragging her toward an electric fence.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
One day, Welch noticed an electric fence—the kind that ranchers use to contain livestock—and parlayed that principle into the bear mat.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Work hard and keep your eyes on the prize like a mountain lion digging a hole under the electric fence.
—Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
The bear camp sits on the park's shoreline within an electric fence, and guests always stay with a guide outside of the campsite.
—James Barrett, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The horse had recovered enough to return home on Feb. 26 — and an electric fence now prevents him and her other horses from accessing the pond.
—Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
The last option is installing a secondary electric fence.
—Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2024
The Barnetts accused Natalia of trying to poison Kristine's coffee and kill her by dragging her toward an electric fence.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Last Technology 3-in-1 Radar Signal Wireless Electronic Fence Indoor/Outdoor Dog Training Collar
Save 20% on this popular electric fence with training collar with this Chewy Black Friday deal.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
One day, Welch noticed an electric fence—the kind that ranchers use to contain livestock—and parlayed that principle into the bear mat.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Work hard and keep your eyes on the prize like a mountain lion digging a hole under the electric fence.
—Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
The bear camp sits on the park's shoreline within an electric fence, and guests always stay with a guide outside of the campsite.
—James Barrett, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Electric fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electric%20fence. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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