Definition

A person or thing that surrounds or encloses something, often used in the context of fencing off land from public areas.

Example

The incloser built a fence around his property to keep out intruders.

Conversation

Have you ever seen that new incloser they built near the park?

Yeah, I noticed it last week — it looks pretty sturdy.

I wonder if it was really necessary to have an incloser there.

It might help keep the animals safe, so it could be a good idea.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incloser → It is formed from "in-" (meaning in or into) and "close" (from Old French *clore*, meaning to shut or enclose) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An incloser is a person who shuts or encloses something within a boundary.

Memory Tip

Think of someone putting something 'into' ('in-') a 'closed' space ('close') — that's why an incloser is someone who encloses.

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