Sheepfold (Noun)
Meaning
A pen for sheep.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sheep were safely guided into the sheepfold before nightfall to protect them from predators.
- Near the old farmhouse stood a sturdy stone sheepfold, built to withstand harsh weather conditions.
- After hearing a stray sheep outside the fence, the shepherd rushed to check the sheepfold for any gaps.
- The sheep were led back to their cozy sheepfold after a long day of grazing in the nearby pasture.
- For generations, the family had used the same weathered sheepfold to shelter their flock during winter storms.