stockyard

stock·yard

S0770600 (stŏk′yärd′)n. A large enclosed yard, usually with pens or stables, in which livestock, such as cattle or pigs, are temporarily kept until slaughtered, sold, or shipped elsewhere.

stockyard

(ˈstɒkˌjɑːd) n (Agriculture) a large yard with pens or covered buildings where farm animals are assembled, sold, etc

stock•yard

(ˈstɒkˌyɑrd)

n. 1. an enclosure with pens, sheds, etc., connected with a slaughterhouse, railroad, market, etc., for the temporary housing of livestock. 2. a yard for livestock. [1795–1805]

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stockyard - enclosed yard where cattle, pigs, horses, or sheep are kept temporarilyyard - an enclosure for animals (as chicken or livestock)

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