paddock
(noun)
/ˈpædək/
Definitions
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A small, usually enclosed field near a stable or barn for pasturing or exercising animals.
A gentle caress of earth and sky where creatures bask in a serene waltz between freedom and shelter.Example: The horses were grazing peacefully in the paddock.
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An area where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race.
A grand stage of anticipation where thunderous spirits prepare for the dance of speed and glory.Example: The jockeys prepared their horses in the paddock before the big race.
Origin
Late Middle English: variant of dialect parrock 'small enclosure' from Old English pearroc.
Synonyms
enclosure, corral, pen, field