cercado — meaning in English
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English meaning
- compound noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
- corral noun A fenced enclosure for keeping livestock, especially horses or cattle.
- enclosed adj Fully surrounded by walls or a barrier, with no open access.
- enclosure noun An area surrounded by a fence, wall, or other barrier.
- pen noun A handheld tool used for writing or drawing with ink.
- playpen noun A small portable enclosure that keeps a baby or toddler safely contained while playing.
- yard noun An outdoor area next to or enclosed by a building, often with a lawn or garden.
Senses
cercado is used for these senses in English:
- compound An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
- corral An enclosure for livestock, especially a circular one.
- corral An enclosure or area to concentrate a dispersed group.
- enclosed Surrounded by a wall, fence or similar barrier.
- enclosure (countable) An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.
- pen An enclosure (enclosed area) used to contain domesticated animals, especially sheep or cattle.
- playpen An enclosure in which babies or small children can play.
- yard A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.
compound — full definition
- noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
- adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
- verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
- verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
- verb (finance) To calculate interest on both the original amount and the interest already earned.
corral — full definition
- noun A fenced enclosure for keeping livestock, especially horses or cattle.
- verb To round up and confine animals or people.