Definition of
Enclosure
- (noun, act) the act of enclosing something inside something else
- (noun, artifact) a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
- (noun, communication) something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
- (noun, object) a naturally enclosed space
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Synonyms of Enclosure
Alternate forms of Enclosure
Derivations: enclose
Hyponyms: boxing, cage, cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, catchall, cavern, chamber, compound, coop, dock, dog pound, echo chamber, encasement, hold, incasement, lock, lock chamber, matrix, nacelle, niche, packing, pen, pit, playpen, plenum, pound, recess, storage area, vivarium, yard
Hypernyms: area, document, insertion, introduction, intromission, papers, space, written document
Origin of the word Enclosure
- 1510s, from enclose + -ure. more
via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper
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