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hoarding

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/
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Definition of hoarding

noun

British
  • a large board in a public place, used to display advertisements.
  • a temporary board fence erected round a building site.

Origin:

early 19th century: from obsolete hoard in the same sense (probably based on Old French hourd; related to hurdle) + -ing1

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