metal fence

collocation in English

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metal
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmet.əl/us
/ˈmet̬.əl/
a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat ...
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fence
noun[C]
uk
/fens/us
/fens/
a structure that divides two areas of land, similar to a wall but made of wood or wire and supported ...
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(Definition ofmetalandfencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Regrettably, if one put up a 50-foot high chainmetalfencealong the railway line, people would find a way in which to get over or under it.
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It is hidden behind some trees and ametalfenceblocks access to the platforms.
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The staircase with the escalator has a brickwork design surrounding it while the other staircase at this entrance has an ultra-wide greenmetalfence.
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The memorial is surrounded by ametalfenceand was unveiled in 1980.
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The graveyard is surrounded by ametalfenceand has become overgrown, though some of its headstones are still visible.
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For several years, it was the subject of property disputes, which ended by construction of ametalfencedividing the territories of the disputants.
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The other is behind ametalfence, mounted in the ground.
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In 2009, a largemetalfencewas constructed around the entire park, preventing casual use.
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In 2007 a 2m tallmetalfencewas constructed around the preschool and primary school.
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He uses it to cut his way out of themetalfence.
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The building underwent a thorough overhaul; the courtyard was separated from the street by exuberantmetalfenceon stony base, a garden was laid out around all the buildings.
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A typical fence consists of a piece of synthetic filter fabric (also called a geotextile) stretched between a series of wooden ormetalfencestakes along a horizontal contour level.
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Death row is surrounded by two high metal fences that are both topped by rolls of concertina wire.
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Protesters built ad hoc street barricades from metal fences and bicycles to repel police charges in armoured vans and on horseback.
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On the property were seven miles (11 km) of metal fences, 17 houses for servants and farm hands, and 18 barns.
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