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(1):

(n.) In England, a sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution.

(2):

(n.) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which men or horses leap in a race.

(3):

(n.) A movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for inclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes.

(4):

(v. t.) To hedge, cover, make, or inclose with hurdles.