Holding Pen (Noun)
Meaning
A pen where livestock is temporarily confined.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The farmer led the cattle into the holding pen to prepare them for vaccination.
- Before being loaded onto the truck, the sheep were kept in a holding pen near the farm gate.
- The holding pen was designed to keep the animals calm and secure while they waited for the auction.
- After the rodeo, the horses were released back into their holding pen to rest.
- The holding pen was equipped with feeding troughs and water to keep the pigs comfortable during their brief stay.