enclos

Definitions of enclos
  1. noun
    a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
    synonyms: enceinte
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    cage, pension pour animaux domestiques
    an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
    cale
    the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
    chambre
    a natural or artificial enclosed space
    écluse
    enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it
    cage
    an enclosure for confining livestock
    parc
    a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play
    niche
    an enclosure that is set back or indented
    parc
    an enclosure for animals (as chicken or livestock)
    anse, niche
    a small recess opening off a larger room
    aquarium, vivarium
    a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
    basse-cour, cour
    a yard adjoining a barn
    volière
    a cage in which a bird can be kept
    abri, abri antiaérien, blockhaus, casemate
    a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids
    tombeau
    a chamber that is used as a grave
    poulailler
    an enclosed yard for keeping poultry
    arène de combat de coqs
    a pit for cockfights
    basse-cour, cour de ferme
    an area adjacent to farm buildings
    cheminée, foyer, âtre
    an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
    calorifère
    an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
    clapier
    a cage (usually made of wood and wire mesh) for small animals
    porcherie
    a pen for swine
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    aire
    a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
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