Hoarding

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)dɪŋ

From Old French hourd, hourt ("barrier, palisade")

Full definition of hoarding

Noun

1. (UK) A temporary fence-like structure built around building work to add security and prevent accidents to the public.
2. A roofed wooden shield placed over the battlements of a castle and projecting from them.
3. (chiefly British) A billboard.

See hoard

Verb

1. Present participle of hoard