to be completely enlcosed on all sides
The country of Switzerland is surrounded by other larger countries.
bill
the hard, sometimes flat part of a bird's jaw
Ducks, like the platypus, have flat bills.
emu
a large flightless bird native to Australia that resembles an ostrich but is smaller
An emu has very small wings that do not allow it to fly.
fence
a structure which divides two areas of land, similar to a wall
There is a white wooden fence that goes around our entire property.
harbor
a place of shelter for ships
The ships were left overnight at the harbor.
offer
to provide; to make available
They are offering the service for a lower price.
platypus
a small, aquatic, egg-laying mammal that resembles a duck but has a body similar to a beaver
The platypus is one of the few venomous mammals.
railway
a rail-line with light weight equipment and roadbed
The railway only travels around the city limits.
reef
a ridge of rocks or sand, usually of coral debris, at or near the surface of the water
Large ships couldn't sail close to the island because of the reef that was just below the surface of the water.
whether
under any circumstances that
I'm going on my vacation whether you want to come or not.