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\in-ˈklō-zhər\Definition of enclosure
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Examples of enclosure in a Sentence
During the day the horses are kept in an enclosure.
a letter with two enclosures
One of the enclosures was a photograph.
the enclosure of a photograph with a letter
the enclosure of the garden
Recent Examples of enclosure from the Web
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As part of the purification, sake and salt were poured and scattered at the corners of the enclosure, which had been cut out of a section of the asphalt parking lot on the property where GC America will expand its operations.
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At dusk, patrons made their way past the big cat enclosures into a candlelit tent where decor by Erin McDonald Co. was inspired by the majestic African landscape.
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Zoo officials have put up signs in front of certain enclosures thanking visitors for their concern and assuring them that those animals are under veterinary care.
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Zoo officials have put up signs in front of certain enclosures thanking visitors for their concern and assuring them that those animals are under veterinary care.
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The 50-acre park featuring a popular drive-through animal enclosure has operated in Madison County for 18 years.
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The ordinance would require carbonaceous materials to be stored in a full enclosure and for trucks and rail cars to be cleaned and tarped before exiting a facility.
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A sidewalk for pedestrians and a road for tour buses ran next to the enclosures.
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The pig enclosure is placed several yards behind Stevenson’s home.
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First Known Use of enclosure
15th century
ENCLOSURE Defined for English Language Learners
enclosure
playDefinition of enclosure for English Language Learners
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: an area that is surrounded by a wall, fence, etc. : an enclosed space
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: something that is included with a letter or in a package
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: the act of enclosing something
ENCLOSURE Defined for Kids
enclosure
playDefinition of enclosure for Students
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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