enclosures

/IH0 N K L OW1 ZH ER0 Z/

noun

1
Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.
“There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo.”
2
The act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.
“The enclosure of a photo with your letter is appreciated.”
3
An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.
“He faced punishment for creating the fenced enclosure in a public park.”
4
The act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.
“At first, untrained horses resist enclosure.”
5
(British History) The post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership.
“Strip-farming disappeared after enclosure.”
6
The area of a convent, monastery, etc where access is restricted to community members.

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