Hoarding

/ˈhɔːdɪŋ/ noun verb

A temporary fence-like structure built around building work to add security and prevent accidents to the public.

Definition

  1. (noun) A temporary fence-like structure built around building work to add security and prevent accidents to the public.
  2. (noun) A roofed wooden shield placed over the battlements of a castle and projecting from them.
  3. (noun) A billboard.
  4. (verb) To amass, usually for one's own private collection.
  5. (noun) A behavior where people or animals accumulate food or other items
  6. (noun) An anxiety disorder, of people who experience feelings of anxiety or discomfort about discarding unneeded items

Word stats

  • Hoarding contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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What does Hoarding mean?

A temporary fence-like structure built around building work to add security and prevent accidents to the public.

How many letters are in Hoarding?

Hoarding has 8 letters.

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