enclosure
Prononciation : [ɪnˈkloʊʒər]
Contexte : « physical space »
(noun) a closed-off area or space that is surrounded by something like walls, fences, or barriers. Think of a backyard that has a fence all around it; that's an enclosure. It keeps things inside and can help keep other things out.
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The dog was happily playing in the enclosure with plenty of room to run.
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The park didn't have an enclosure, so the kids had to be careful not to wander too far.
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Is there an enclosure around the playground to keep the children safe?
Contexte : « communication »
(noun) a document or item that is included with a letter or package. When you send a letter and include some extra papers, those extra papers are called enclosures.
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She mailed the application along with several enclosures to support her request.
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He forgot to include any enclosures in his letter, so it was incomplete.
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Did you check if there were any enclosures with that important letter?
Contexte : « animal care »
(noun) a specific area in a zoo or farm where animals are kept. It's like their little home where they can live and be cared for.
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The lion's enclosure was large and filled with plenty of grass and rocks.
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The zoo had to close the elephant's enclosure for repairs, so visitors couldn't see them.
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What type of animals are in the new enclosure at the zoo?