Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cerca

noun
/ˈsɛrkə/
Definition
a fence or enclosure used to surround a given area, often for protection or to keep animals in or out.
Examples
  • The farmer built a cerca around the field to keep the sheep safe.
  • We walked along the cerca that surrounded the park.
  • They installed a cerca to protect their garden from deer.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘cerca’ can refer to a physical barrier, usually made of wood, metal, or other materials, that defines the boundaries of a space.
Synonyms
  • enclosure
  • fence
  • barrier