curtilages

noun

Definition of curtilagesnext
plural of curtilage
as in enclosures

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  1. enclosures
  2. courtyards
  3. quads
  4. closes
Noun
  • The animals have spacious enclosures in the middle of the forest, which resemble their natural habitat.
    Michele Robson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Patrons will receive gift enclosures for each gift describing the ministry supported.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of enclosures
Noun
  • Gaylord’s outdoor courtyards are visible to all hospital patients from their rooms or hallways and are lit up for the first time ever.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Building and action interpenetrate in the courtyards, arcades, and stairways.
    Thomas Meaney, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of courtyards
Noun
  • The quads come in finishes ranging from sheer sparkle to matte.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Training the glutes, hamstrings, quads and core, in particular, can help prevent pain and injuries elsewhere in the body, Johnston adds.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of quads
Noun
  • The deadline to sign the petition is Monday night, which is the day Pennsylvania’s voter registration closes.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The deadline to sign the petition is Monday night, which is the day Pennsylvania’s voter registration closes.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of closes
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