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Described types of steps in a fence (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stiles

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This clue could be a double definition.

'described types' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'steps in a fence' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for stiles that I've seen before include "Fence-steps in islets" , "Steps to help walkers over fences or walls" , "Sets of steps in a fence" , "Sets of steps in fences" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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