enclosed area (noun)

  • 21rib cage — noun a) A part of the skeleton within the thoracic area consisting of ribs, sternum and thoracic vertebrae. b) The enclosed area created by and within the ribs. Syn: thoracic cage …

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  • 22yard — noun /jɑː(ɹ)d,jɑːɹd/ a) A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building. I need to hedge a yard of yen. b) An enclosed area designated for a specific purpose, e.g. on farms,… …

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  • 23cockpit — noun (C) 1 the area in a plane, small boat, or racing car where the pilot or driver sits aircraft, yacht 2 a small, usually enclosed area where cock fights took place in former times …

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  • 24perimeter — noun (C) 1 the border around an enclosed area such as a military camp: the perimeter of the airfield | a perimeter fence 2 the whole length of the border around an area or shape: Calculate the perimeter of this rectangle. compare circumference …

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  • 25cow pen — noun a pen for cattle • Syn: ↑cattle pen, ↑corral • Derivationally related forms: ↑corral (for: ↑corral) • Hypernyms: ↑pen * * * …

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  • 26switchyard — noun Date: 1943 a usually enclosed area for the switching facilities of a power station …

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  • 27exclosure — noun an enclosed area for protection or shelter from dangerous animals, especially referring to being fenced …

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  • 28panyard — noun /ˌpænˈjɒːd/ An enclosed area in which a practises …

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  • 29chicken run — noun an enclosed area, attached to a chicken coop, in which poultry are allowed to run around and peck …

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  • 30witness stand — noun An enclosed area in a courtroom where witnesses give their evidence. Syn: witness box …

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