continuous fence

[kənˈtɪnjuəs fens]
nounpl: continuous fences
cerca contínua
1. A fence constructed without breaks or interruptions, forming an unbroken barrier along its entire length
The continuous fence around the property provided complete privacy and security.
A cerca contínua ao redor da propriedade proporcionava privacidade e segurança completas.
2. In surveying and property law, a boundary fence that runs without gaps or openings
The continuous fence served as the official property demarcation.
A cerca contínua funcionava como a demarcação oficial da propriedade.
3. In construction, a structural barrier with no openings or discontinuities
A continuous fence of wooden panels was installed along the garden perimeter.
Uma cerca contínua de painéis de madeira foi instalada ao longo do perímetro do jardim.
In Brazil, continuous fences are commonly used for security and privacy in residential properties. The term is frequently encountered in property deed documents and real estate transactions. In the United States, continuous fences (also called solid fences or privacy fences) are popular for residential use, particularly in suburban areas, serving both practical and aesthetic purposes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
solid fenceunbroken fenceseamless fencecomplete fencefull-length fence
Antonyms / Antônimos
broken fencepicket fencerail fenceopen fencegapped fence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cerca contínua
Standard term used in property and construction contexts
São Paulo
cerca contínua / muro contínuo
Often used interchangeably; muro emphasizes solid wall-like structures
Rio de Janeiro
cerca contínua / vedação contínua
Vedação is also commonly used in formal property documents
Portugal
vedação contínua / cerca inteira
Vedação is preferred in European Portuguese; cerca inteira emphasizes completeness

Related Words

boundary fenceprivacy fenceenclosurebarrierhedgeproperty line

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind a continuous fence
continuous fence line
maintain a continuous fence
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