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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An enclosed yard, with pens, sheds etc. or stables, where livestock is kept temporarily before being slaughtered, treated, sold, or shipped etc. Australia, US

   "No foe shall gather our harvest, Or sit on our stockyard rail."

2. 2
   enclosed yard where cattle, pigs, horses, or sheep are kept temporarily wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"No foe shall gather our harvest, Or sit on our stockyard rail."

Etymology

From stock + yard.

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