corral
word
/kɝˈæɫ/
/kəɹˈæl/
Definition
A corral is an enclosure for keeping animals, especially on a farm or ranch. As a verb, it means to gather people or animals into a closed space.
Usage & Nuances
Generally informal and often found in farming, ranching, or cowboy contexts. As a verb, 'corral' can also mean to organize or control people. Common phrases: 'corral the cattle', 'corral the kids'. Not used for pets. Distinct from 'pen', which is more generic.
Spanish: corral - encerrarPortuguese (BR): curral - cercar (verbo)Portuguese (PT): curral - cercar (verbo)Chinese (Simplified): 畜栏 - 围住Chinese (Traditional): 畜欄 - 圍住Hindi: बाड़ा - घेरनाArabic: حظيرة - يطوّقBengali: খাটাল - ঘেরাও করাRussian: загон - загонятьJapanese: 囲い - 囲い込むVietnamese: chuồng - dồn lại (động vật)Korean: 우리 - (동물을) 가두다Turkish: koral - çevirmek (hayvanları)Urdu: باڑہ - گھیرناIndonesian: kandang - mengurung
Example Sentences
The horses are safe inside the corral.
basic
We built a corral for our sheep last spring.
basic
The farmer used a fence to corral the cows.
basic
Can you help me corral the kids before dinner?
natural
After the concert, security tried to corral the crowd near the exit.
natural
It took us an hour to corral all the chickens after they escaped.
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