Paddock: meaning, definitions and examples

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paddock

 

[ ˈpædək ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

horse racing

A small, usually enclosed field near a stable or barn where horses are kept and trained.

Synonyms

corral, enclosure, pen

Examples of usage

  • The horse was taken out of the paddock and led to the starting line.
  • The jockey walked the horse around the paddock to warm up before the race.

Translations

Translations of the word "paddock" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paddock

🇮🇳 बाड़ा

🇩🇪 Gehege

🇮🇩 kandang

🇺🇦 загін

🇵🇱 zagroda

🇯🇵 放牧場 (ほうぼくじょう)

🇫🇷 enclos

🇪🇸 prado

🇹🇷 çit

🇰🇷 울타리

🇸🇦 حظيرة

🇨🇿 výběh

🇸🇰 výbeh

🇨🇳 围场 (wéichǎng)

🇸🇮 ograja

🇮🇸 gerði

🇰🇿 қоршау

🇬🇪 ფარიკაობა

🇦🇿 çit

🇲🇽 prado

Etymology

The word 'paddock' originated from Middle English 'padok', from Old English 'pædduc', meaning 'an enclosure for animals'. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to a small field or enclosure for horses or other animals.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,145, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.