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paling
This term describes a specific type of boundary construction characterized by vertical stakes. It evokes a rustic, utilitarian image of rural enclosures or historical fortifications, differing from a general fence by emphasizing the individual wooden slats that create the barrier.
When used to describe the entire structure, the word functions as a collective noun for the fence. When referring to a single stake, it acts as a countable unit. This dual usage allows it to shift between describing the overall perimeter and the specific components of that perimeter.
Meanings
Examples
The village was protected by a sturdy wooden paling.
He leaned against the old paling while watching the sunset.
One broken paling had fallen over during the storm.
The soldiers reinforced the paling to prevent an enemy breach.
I need to replace a few rotten palings in the garden fence.
Look at that crooked paling sticking out of the ground.
The fortress was surrounded by a double paling of sharpened logs.