enclosure
1 of 1noun/ɪnˈkloʊʒər/
Forms:enclosures
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a space or area that is closed off or surrounded by walls, fences, or barriers, often used for containment, protection, or confinement
- The zoo's tiger enclosure provided a safe habitat for the animals to roam.
- The electrical equipment was housed in a secure metal enclosure to protect it from weather elements.
- The backyard garden was surrounded by a wooden enclosure to keep out animals and define the property boundaries.
- The laptop was placed in an anti-static enclosure during repairs to prevent damage from static electricity.
- Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in a sealed stone enclosure buried underground.
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the act of enclosing something inside something else
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something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
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a naturally enclosed space
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