enclosure

• atrium
• close
• court
• courtyard
• curtilage
• deck
• forecourt
• galleria
• parvis
• parvise
• patio
• peristyle
• place
• plaza
• quad
• quadrangle
• square
• terrace
• yard

• noun
  1. Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.
  2. The act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.
  3. An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.
  4. The act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.
  5. (British History) The post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership.
  6. The area of a convent, monastery, etc where access is restricted to community members.

• The animals were kept safe within the zoo enclosure.
• Please check the enclosure for additional documents.
• A wooden enclosure surrounded the children’s play area.
• The ancient ruins were protected by a metal enclosure.
• The letter arrived with an enclosure containing the contract.

quad

quadrangle

yard

zodiac

cage

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