enclosure (n.)

  1. a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

  2. the act of enclosing something inside something else

    [ Syn: enclosing , envelopment , inclosure ]

  3. a naturally enclosed space

    [ Syn: natural enclosure ]

  4. something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

    [ Syn: inclosure ]

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