crumblingfence
nounUK /ˈkrʌm.bəl.ɪŋ fɛns/
US /ˈkrʌm.bəl.ɪŋ fɛns/
A fence that is old and falling apart.
The crumblingfence around the garden had holes where the dog could escape.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A barrier or boundary that is no longer effective or reliable.
The crumblingfence of trust between the two neighbors made cooperation impossible.
3. A situation or system that is slowly breaking down.
The company's crumblingfence of outdated policies finally collapsed under new competition.
4. A physical structure that is deteriorating due to neglect or age.
We spent the weekend replacing the crumblingfence along the property line.