split rail

split rail

n.
A fence rail split lengthwise from a log.

split′-rail′ adj.
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Noun1.split rail - a rail that is split from a logsplit rail - a rail that is split from a log  
rail - a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal)
rail fence - a fence (usually made of split logs laid across each other at an angle)
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Working in teams of six, the students planted native species at Ethel's Woods Forest Preserve in Antioch, replaced a boardwalk at Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods, worked on restoration projects at the Native Seed Nursery at Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve in Grayslake, replaced split rail fences and cleared trails, as well as an array of other projects at preserves across the county.
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Neurosurgery in Little Rock after less than three months on the job to restart his political consulting business, Split Rail Consulting of Little Rock.
Linguine's popularity was evident when we pulled into the parking lot and had to drive around the back to what looked like overflow parking behind a split rail fence.
Elcar Fence, Split Rail Fence Co.--and, of course, on the back of automobiles--e.g John Elway Chevrolet, Planet Honda.
The bottom uses a split rail, so there is room for clearance for the magazine.
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On early American homesteads there was always a demand for flexible materials to bind split rail fences and for straight twigs to make frontier picket fences.
Split rail fences are sturdy and long lasting, but occasionally pieces need to be replaced because they're broken or rotted.
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