curtilage UK /ˈkɜːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/US /ˈkɜɹtəlɪd͡ʒ/ noun1 •A small piece of land, such as a garth or yard with the buildings and structures on it, immediately surrounding a dwelling house and legally regarded as part of its property; originally, such areas were enclosed by a fence or wall.High winds are not in themselves a controllable risk. But fallen trees certainly are, given the control the railway has over its own curtilage. — 2022 formscurtilages