corral

USkuh-RAL/kəˈɹæl/kuh-RAHL/kəˈɹɑːl/

6 meanings of corral

1
nouncountable
A fenced space used to hold horses, cattle, or other farm animals.
Like a pen that keeps animals together in one place.
The rancher led the horses into the corral at sunset.
A sturdy wooden corral kept the cattle from wandering off.
Similarpen, enclosure, paddock, stockade, pound
2
verbtransitive
To gather people or animals together and bring them under control.
Like getting all your scattered toys back into one box.
The teachers tried to corral the excited children before the trip.
Volunteers helped corral the stray dogs in the park.
Similargather, herd, collect, marshal, assemble
Oppositescatter, disperse
3
verbtransitive
To put animals inside a fenced space so they stay in one spot.
Like putting your pets in a fenced yard so they don't run off.
We need to corral the sheep before the storm hits.
The ranchers corralled the horses for the night.
Similarpen, herd, enclose, confine
Oppositerelease
4
nouncountable
A marked-off area used to gather a scattered group into one spot.
Like a roped-off area that keeps a crowd together.
Event staff set up a corral to keep fans in line at the entrance.
The airport added a corral for travelers waiting to board.
Similarpen, enclosure
5
nouncountable
A ring of wagons drawn together to trap animals or guard against attack.
Like making a circle with cars to keep everyone inside safe.
The settlers formed a corral when they camped on the open plain.
Inside the corral, the families felt safe from danger.
Similarcircle, ring, laager
6
verbtransitive
To arrange wagons or vehicles in a circle to form an enclosure.
Like parking cars in a circle to make a wall.
Each night they corral the wagons into a protective ring.
The travelers corralled their wagons at the first sign of trouble.
Similarcircle

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Origin

This word comes from the Spanish word "corral."