faultyfence

noun
UK /ˈfɔːlti fɛns/
US /ˈfɔːlti fɛns/

A fence that is broken or not working right.

The dog escaped through the faultyfence in the backyard.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A plan or idea that has weak parts and may fail.

Their faultyfence of a plan fell apart on day one.

3. A person who cannot be trusted to keep secrets.

Don't tell him anything—he's a real faultyfence.

4. A computer security barrier that has holes in it.

The old firewall was a faultyfence, so hackers got in easily.