sunk fence

noun

Definition of sunk fencenext
as in ditch

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  1. ditch
  2. moat
  3. trench
  4. gutter
Noun
  • In photos obtained by Metro from the scene, the white car could be seen partially underwater in a ditch while leaning to the side.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Trucks lost control on icy roads and went spiraling into ditches, and pileups backed up traffic on interstate highways across the Midwest.
    Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of ditch
Noun
  • However, for the foreseeable future of the next three or so years, a net loss appears inevitable as the company continues to scale and manage its technological leadership and further define its moat.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This provides the company with a wide moat and a large recurring subscription revenue stream.
    Michael K. Farr, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of moat
Noun
  • Re-signing Austin Corbett and Cade Mays to compete at center is a logical, cost-effective strategy that seems to align with the way the Panthers will approach their already expensive trench group.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Ukrainian drones observed some Russians advancing as far as a key trench anchoring Ukrainian positions just east of Leonidovo in the no-man’s-land along the 250-square-mile salient Ukrainian troops occupy in Kursk.
    David Axe, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of trench
Noun
  • Instead, consider investing in gutter clips, velcro ties, removable adhesive hooks, or even temporary plastic conduits to mount the Christmas lights.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Its copper gutters will eventually patina over time, a conscious choice that's meant to accentuate the beautiful cedar shake roof.
    Alexis Clinton, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of gutter
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