cattle guard
US /ˈkæt.l̩ ˌɡɑːrd/
UK /ˈkæt.l̩ ˌɡɑːrd/
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a grid of parallel bars over a ditch, used to prevent livestock from crossing a boundary while allowing vehicles to pass
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The ranch entrance had a sturdy cattle guard.
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Be careful when driving over the cattle guard, it can be bumpy.