enclosure
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(noun) the act of enclosing something inside something else |
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Synonyms: enclosing, enveloping, envelopment, inclosure |
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Related Words: boxing, encasement, incasement, insertion, introduction, intromission, packing |
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(noun) a space that has been enclosed for some purpose |
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Related Words: artefact, artifact, cage, cargo area, cargo deck, chamber, cockpit, compound, coop, dock, dog pound, hold, lock, lock chamber, nacelle, niche, pen, playpen, plenum, pound, recess, storage area, yard |
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(noun) something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter |
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Synonyms: inclosure |
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Related Words: document, papers, written document |
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(noun) a naturally enclosed space |
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Synonyms: natural enclosure |
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Related Words: cave, cavern, matrix, object, physical object |
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