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

Word origin

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.