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star picket

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of pointed metal fence post, consisting of three stips of metal at equal angles to each other.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia

Examples

  • 1997, Queensland University Staff, International Trade & Business Law Annual, Volume 3, footnote, page 198, The significance of Y-bar steel is that it is used to produce star picket posts by cutting the steel into fence post lengths and drilling holes through which wire will pass. Star picket fencing is the most popular form of rural fencing used in Australia.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From star + picket.