metal fence

Steel property boundary

A metal fence is a barrier made from metal materials—iron, steel, aluminum, or chain link—used to enclose property, provide security, or mark boundaries.

Metal fences range from ornamental wrought iron to utilitarian chain link: The metal fence around the construction site was topped with barbed wire.

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razor wire · posts · rust · barrier · boundary · perimeter · no trespassing · keep out · picket · welded · galvanized · spikes · property line · enclosure · security · guard dog · lattice · railings

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Opposites
material composition

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Plank barrier around property

bamboo fence · picket fence · wooden slats · hedgerow · hedge

barrier permeability/openness

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Unenclosed outdoor space

hedgerow · privet hedge · tree line · flower border

barrier permanence

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Impermanent obstacle or partition

rope barrier · snow fence · caution tape · velvet rope

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G