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Corralled: meaning, definitions and examples

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corralled

 

[ kəˈræl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gather together

Corralled refers to the act of gathering or enclosing animals, typically livestock, in a rounded area known as a corral. It can also mean to capture or confine someone or something within a specific area or boundary.

Synonyms

capture, enclose, gather, herd

Examples of usage

  • The rancher corralled the cattle for the night.
  • She corralled all her friends for the surprise party.
  • They successfully corralled the runaway horses.

Translations

Translations of the word "corralled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cercado

🇮🇳 बंद किया हुआ

🇩🇪 eingezäunt

🇮🇩 dikepung

🇺🇦 загнаний

🇵🇱 zagrodzony

🇯🇵 囲まれた

🇫🇷 encerclé

🇪🇸 corralado

🇹🇷 çitle çevrili

🇰🇷 둘러싸인

🇸🇦 محاط

🇨🇿 obehnaný

🇸🇰 ohraničený

🇨🇳 圈起来的

🇸🇮 obkrožen

🇮🇸 umgjörðað

🇰🇿 қоршалған

🇬🇪 ოკუპირებული

🇦🇿 çevrildi

🇲🇽 acorralado

Word origin

The term 'corral' originally comes from the Spanish word 'corral', meaning 'a pen for animals or livestock'. This word has roots in the Latin 'curralis', derived from 'cura' meaning 'to care for'. Initially, the term was used in the context of managing herds of livestock and associated structures. Over time, its use expanded to include the act of gathering not just animals but also people or various objects. Today, to 'corral' suggests bringing together or confining something in a controlled manner, reflecting its agricultural origins while adapting to broader applications.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,030 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.