Corral

/kəˈræl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A pen or enclosure for horses, cattle, or other animals.

The rancher led the horses into the corral for the night.

A restricted area where animals are gathered.

The cowboys worked hard to drive the cattle into the corral.

verb

To gather (animals) into a corral or pen.

They needed to corral the stray sheep before nightfall.

To confine or bring together in a specific area.

The volunteers were able to corral all the donations in one place for the charity event.

Spanish 'corral', meaning an enclosed yard or pen.

corral the troops

To gather people together for a meeting or discussion.

corral one's emotions

To manage and control one's feelings.

corral into a corner

To trap someone in a difficult situation.

fence

A barrier that defines a boundary.

enclosure

An area that is sealed off from the outside.

herd

A group of animals, often livestock, that are kept together.

To get a group together.

Let's corral everyone for the meeting.

To trap or confine someone.

He felt corralled by all the responsibilities at work.