First Known Use: 1582
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1corral
noun cor·ral \kə-ˈral, -ˈrel\
: an area that is surrounded by a fence and that is used for holding animals (such as cows and horses) on a farm or ranch
Full Definition of CORRAL
1
: a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing livestock
2
: an enclosure made with wagons for defense of an encampment
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Origin of CORRAL
Spanish, from Vulgar Latin *currale enclosure for vehicles, from Latin currus cart, from currere to run — more at car
2corral
verb
: to gather and put (cows, horses, etc.) into a corral
cor·ralledcor·ral·ling
Full Definition of CORRAL
transitive verb
1
: to enclose in a corral
2
: to arrange (wagons) so as to form a corral
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First Known Use of CORRAL
1847
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CORRALLING Defined for Kids
1corral
noun cor·ral \kə-ˈral\
Definition of CORRAL for Kids
: an enclosure for keeping or capturing animals
2corral
verb
cor·ralledcor·ral·ling
Definition of CORRAL for Kids
1
: to confine in or as if in an enclosure <corral cattle>
2
: to gather or get control over <corralling votes>
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