run-down fence
nounUK /ˌrʌnˈdaʊn fens/
US /ˌrʌnˈdaʊn fɛns/
A fence that is old and broken and needs fixing.
The dog escaped through a hole in the run-down fence.
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2. A fence in poor condition that marks the edge of an abandoned property.
Weeds grew tall along the run-down fence around the empty lot.
3. A boundary barrier that has fallen into disrepair over time.
The run-down fence between the two yards leaned to one side.
4. A worn-out enclosure fence that no longer keeps animals in.
The farmer replaced the run-down fence before the sheep arrived.