corral
corral definition
☆ cor·ral (kə ral′)
noun
- an enclosure for holding or capturing horses, cattle, or other animals; pen
- 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
- to drive into or confine in a corral
- to surround or capture; round up
- to arrange (wagons) in the form of a corral
- Slang to take possession of; lay hold of
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