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HURDLES

Volume 2 · 44 words · 1771 Edition

in fortification, twigs of willows or osiers interwoven close together, sustained by long stakes, and usually laden with earth.

in husbandry, certain frames, made either of split timber, or of hazel-rods, walled together, to serve for gates in inclosures, or to make sheep-folds, &c.