noun

1. an enclosure for holding or capturing horses, cattle, or other animals; pen
2. a defensive area made by drawing up covered wagons to form an enclosing circle

Etymology: Sp < corro, a circle, ring < L currere, to run: see current

transitive verb corralled -·ralled′, corralling -·ral′·ling

1. to drive into or confine in a corral
2. to surround or capture; round up
3. to arrange (wagons) in the form of a corral
4. Slang to take possession of; lay hold of