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enclosure
noun en·clo·sure \in-ˈklō-zhər, en-\
: an area that is surrounded by a wall, fence, etc. : an enclosed space
: something that is included with a letter or in a package
: the act of enclosing something
Full Definition of ENCLOSURE
2
: something that encloses
3
: something enclosed <a letter with two enclosures>
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Variants of ENCLOSURE
en·clo·sure also in·clo·sure \in-\
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First Known Use of ENCLOSURE
15th century
Rhymes with ENCLOSURE
ENCLOSURE Defined for Kids
enclosure
noun en·clo·sure \in-ˈklō-zhər\
Definition of ENCLOSURE for Kids
1
: the act of closing in or surrounding <enclosure of the animals>
2
: a space that is closed in <The sheep escaped their enclosure.>
3
: the act of including with a letter or package <enclosure of a photo>
4
: something included with a letter or package
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