CORRAL Meaning and
Definition
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Corral is a noun that refers to an enclosure or a pen for confining and restraining livestock, typically cattle, horses, or other domesticated animals. It is a term commonly used in rural and farming contexts. Corrals are typically constructed using fences, walls, or a combination of both, and are designed to prevent the animals from wandering off or straying into areas where they may cause damage or pose a risk.
As a verb, corral means to gather or capture animals and confine them in a corral. It involves the act of herding or rounding up livestock and driving them into an enclosed space for temporary containment. Corralling is often done for various purposes, such as sorting, branding, loading, or inspecting the animals, or keeping them secure during transportation.
The term corral can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where people or things are confined or gathered together in a limited or controlled space. In this sense, it implies a sense of organization, control, and confinement.
Overall, corral is a word that denotes both the physical enclosure used for confining livestock and the action of gathering animals into such an enclosure.
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Etymology of CORRAL
The word "corral" originated from the Spanish language. It comes from the Spanish word "corral", pronounced with the same spelling and similar pronunciation. This term itself has roots in Late Latin, where it was derived from the Latin word "currus", meaning "round object" or "ring". The Spanish word "corral" originally referred to a ring or circular enclosure for livestock, such as cows or horses. Over time, it was adopted into English, primarily in the American West, where it is commonly used to refer to a pen or enclosure for confining livestock.
Idioms with the word CORRAL
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corral sm or sth
The idiom "corral someone or something" refers to gathering, controlling, or capturing someone or something in a confined area or space. It can be used metaphorically to describe the act of bringing people or things together in a specific location or under specific circumstances.
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corral someone or something
The idiom "corral someone or something" means to gather or capture a person or object, often by using force or by confining them in a particular place or situation. It originated from the concept of corrals, which are enclosed areas used for confining livestock or holding them together.
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corral dust
The idiom "corral dust" typically refers to a situation where no significant action or progress is being made. It suggests that someone or something is idle or stagnant, similar to the settling of dust in a corral (enclosed area for livestock) that is not being used or frequented.
Similar spelling words for CORRAL
- corolla,
- Coryell,
- Coralie,
- coal,
- Corley,
- corrals,
- Corlew,
- coral,
- Coralee,
- corporal,
- Coriell,
- correll,
- CORL,
- oral,
- Corella,
- Corle,
- crawl.
Conjugate verb Corral
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