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cattle guard
noun
: a set of bars placed over a shallow hole that is used to stop cattle from crossing a road
Full Definition of CATTLE GUARD
: a shallow ditch with rails or bars laid across that are spread far enough apart to prevent livestock from crossing but not people or vehicles
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First Known Use of CATTLE GUARD
1843
Rhymes with CATTLE GUARD
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