Gerund as it functions as a subject of your sentence as well.
D. Cloister, the meaning is cloister<span> (from Latin claustrum, "enclosure") is a covered walk, open gallery, or open arcade running along the walls of buildings and forming a quadrangle or garth.</span>
What? You have to ask a question! Nothing is being asked or anything.
I'm sure it's
Incorrect use of a comma to correct a run-on sentence.
In order for two independent clauses to join.
But, if I get it wrong please correct me!!