单词 | snap-dyke |
释义 | > as lemmassnap-dyke snap-dyke n. Brit. , U.S. , Scottish English Scottish (see quots.).ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > that which or one who closes or shuts > a barrier > [noun] > wall > low wall of turf or stone dikec1425 stone-dike1553 snap-dyke1793 reave1848 1793 J. Sinclair Statist. Acct. Scotl. VI. 104 A kind of stone fence, called Snap-dykes, peculiar to Carrick and the north parts of Galloway, is admirably fitted for sheep parks; being from 4 to 6 feet in height, strong and firmly locked together at the top. 1812 J. Sinclair Acct. Syst. Husbandry Scotl. i. 42 Among the various sorts of stone wall usual in Scotland, there is one, known under the name of the Galloway or snap dike. < as lemmas |
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