Enclosure: meaning, definitions and examples
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enclosure
[ ษชnหkloสสษr ]
in construction
A structure that surrounds an area, typically to keep something in or out.
Synonyms
casing, containment, encasement
Examples of usage
- The enclosure around the garden keeps the animals out.
- The zoo enclosure was designed to mimic the natural habitat of the animals.
in electronics
A surrounding case or housing for electronic components.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hard drive enclosure protects the internal components.
- The enclosure for the circuit board was made of durable plastic.
in legal terms
The act of enclosing something or the state of being enclosed.
Synonyms
closing in, confinement, sealing off
Examples of usage
- The enclosure of the land was necessary for the construction project.
- The enclosure of the document ensured its confidentiality.
Translations
Translations of the word "enclosure" in other languages:
๐ต๐น recinto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคตเคฐเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Gehรคuse
๐ฎ๐ฉ kandang
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะณะพัะพะถะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ogrodzenie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฒใ
๐ซ๐ท enclos
๐ช๐ธ recinto
๐น๐ท รงevreleme
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธํ๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุงุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ ohrazenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ohrada
๐จ๐ณ ๅดๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ ograja
๐ฎ๐ธ girรฐing
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฒแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hasar
๐ฒ๐ฝ recinto
Word origin
The word 'enclosure' originated from the Old French word 'enclos', meaning 'enclosed'. It was first used in the 14th century to refer to the action of enclosing or the state of being enclosed. Over time, the term expanded to encompass various fields such as construction, electronics, and legal terms.
See also: close, closed, closely, closeness, closer, closest, closet, closing, closure, closures, disclose, enclose.