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paddock¹ Definition

pad·dock (pad′ək)

noun

  1. Scot. a frog
  2. Archaic a toad

Etymology: ME paddoke < padde (< OE pad, frog, toad) + -ok, -ock

paddock² Definition

pad·dock (pad′ək)

noun

  1. a small field or enclosure near a stable, in which horses are exercised
  2. an enclosure at a racetrack, where horses are saddled
  3. in Australia, an enclosed piece of land

Etymology: phonetic alteration of earlier parrock < ME parrok, enclosed field < OE pearruc, enclosure: see park

transitive verb

to shut in a paddock

paddock Synonyms

paddock

n.

enclosure, corral, pen, stockyard; see barnyard, enclosure 1.

paddock Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • graze: So far nearly half of the four grazed paddocks have been done.
  • fence: Just beyond the garden is a fenced paddock where the owner has thoughtfully mown a large area of grass for football or cricket.
  • overlook: Off the living area the well-equipped kitchen overlooks the paddocks.
  • enclose: Each of the cottages had its own small fields, gardens and paddocks enclosed often without permission from the common grazing.

Adjective modifier

  • adjoining: Outside you can relax in the garden, where you can BBQ, or stroll through the adjoining paddock.
  • grassy: Hens live in a grassy paddock with more than adequate housing space.
  • sloping: The Land Beyond the concrete yard is a small sloping paddock.
  • adjacent: Wander down to the wooden jetty, stroll through the meadows or talk to the horses in the adjacent paddock.
  • clean: A large loose box, bedded with straw, or a small clean paddock are ideal environments for the mare to foal in.
  • outer: There's a gasoline station in the outer paddock too.

Modifies a noun

  • maintenance: From holiday cover, paddock maintenance, clipping, full yard services and exercising.
  • stand: Lifting the front wheel without a front paddock stand: Most of us will have a rear paddock stand.
  • equipment: From tack boxes to horseboxes and stabling to paddock maintenance equipment, if it's horsey shopping visitors want they will not be disappointed.
  • complex: We would like to stress that the security of these Grand Prix are not contingent on the new pit and paddock complex being built.

Noun used with modifier

  • pony: We also have donkeys who share the ponies paddock near the Childrens ' Farm.
  • acre: I have also secured the 5 acre paddock a house away from mine.
  • grazing: Grazing paddocks are available at most times in the year.
  • horse: The simplest are slip rails, often used in horse paddocks.
  • grass: The purchaser of Old Pear Tree Farm will have the opportunity to acquire a one acre grass paddock, located close-by.
  • rail: Hay & straw available, post & rail paddocks.