sliprail

sliprail
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: slip (III) + rail
Australia : one of a set of movable rails in a fence that can be taken out to form a gateway : drawbar

rode down toward the sliprails of the scrubbers' paddock — F.D.Davison

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slipˈrail noun (Aust)
1. A movable rail serving as a gate
2. A gap closed by such a rail
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Main Entry:slip

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • sliprail — /ˈslɪpreɪl/ (say sliprayl) noun one of a number of movable rails, forming a fence, which can be taken out in order to make a gateway. Also, slip panel. {slip1 + rail1} …  

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