Enclosure

noun

/ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/

Word Frequency: 4.3

Definitions

1.nounSomething enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

"There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo."

2.nounThe act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.

"The enclosure of a photo with your letter is appreciated."

3.nounAn area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.

"He faced punishment for creating the fenced enclosure in a public park."

4.nounThe act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.

"At first, untrained horses resist enclosure."

5.noun(British History) The post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership.

"Strip-farming disappeared after enclosure."

6.nounThe area of a convent, monastery, etc where access is restricted to community members.