kraal

noun

Definition of kraalnext
as in stockade

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Recent Examples of kraal In fact, by 1978, black children could be shot on sight for leaving their family's kraal, or homestead. — Alexandra Fuller, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2020 Inspired by a traditional kraal (village) and surrounded by four savannahs, the lodge is home to 30 wildlife species — zebras, giraffes, flamingos, and gazelles — some of which can be spotted wandering past room windows. — Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020 Next to each tent was a protective kraal of thorn brush for the animals at night. — Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kraal
  1. stockade
  2. dovecote
  3. cage
  4. pen
  5. kennel
Noun
  • The first was named after the legislature of the Texas Republic, although the first capitol, a log structure tucked behind a defensive stockade, rose not on Congress, but at West Eighth and Colorado streets.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Buildings that were part of the stockade were then dismantled, and the wood planks were reused to build homes located throughout Marietta.
    — Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 15 July 2024
Definition of stockade
Noun
  • At the very top of the house, in a former dovecote with oxeye windows, there’s now a yoga studio and a roof deck with a hair-raising view of the river valley.
    — Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024
  • Surrounded by redwood trees, the half-timbered home has multiple rooflines and gables, three stand-alone dovecotes that look like little towers, and a fence of irregularly curving bricks.
    — Erika Mailman, WSJ, 9 Mar. 2023
Definition of dovecote
Noun
  • The first one, Amon was wild, constantly running in tight, aggressive circles in his cage, barking loudly.
    — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The mice eventually learned that poking their nose in a special area of their cage would deliver a drop of Kool-Aid.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of cage
Noun
  • In the final stage, the drug is packaged into boxes, vials or pens.
    — Rebecca Robbins, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The curves, the shape, the way a calligraphy pen moves—all of that inspired these brushes.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of pen
Noun
  • Order your kennel Online shopping is the way to go.
    — Patrick Brady, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Two long, long years of watching people walk by my kennel.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of kennel

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