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paddock
noun pad·dock \ˈpa-dək, -dik\
: a small field where animals (such as horses) are kept
: an enclosed area at a race track where horses, dogs, etc., are kept before a race
Full Definition of PADDOCK
1
a : a usually enclosed area used especially for pasturing or exercising animals; especially : an enclosure where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race b Australian & New Zealand : an often enclosed field
2
: an area at an automobile racecourse where racing cars are parked
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Origin of PADDOCK
alteration of Middle English parrok, from Old English pearroc, from Medieval Latin parricus
PADDOCK Defined for Kids
paddock
noun pad·dock \ˈpa-dək\
Definition of PADDOCK for Kids
1
: an enclosed area where animals are put to eat grass or to exercise
2
: an enclosed area where racehorses are saddled and paraded
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