Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inclosure

noun
/ɪnˈkloʊʒər/
Definition
The act of enclosing something, especially land or property.
Examples
  • The inclosure of fields led to the creation of larger farms.
  • There was a lovely inclosure around the garden that kept out deer.
  • After the inclosure, the villagers had to adjust to new property boundaries.
Meaning
A physical boundary or the act of surrounding something with a fence, wall, or similar structure.
Synonyms
  • Enclosure
  • Fence
  • Boundary