woodwale

/ˈwʊdwɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A walled or fenced enclosure in a wood, often used for game preservation or to control deer populations.

“The woodwale was carefully designed to maintain the natural environment of the woodland.”

2. noun

A wall or fence surrounding a woodland or a wood-pasture.

“The woodwale was built to keep the deer from the nearby crops.”

Synonyms

  • deer park
  • game enclosure

Antonyms

  • forest open area
  • woodland clearing