Synonyms for paddock


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pad-uh k
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæd ək

Top 10 synonyms for paddock Other synonyms for the word paddock

Définition of paddock

Origin :
  • "a frog, a toad," c.1300, diminutive of pad "toad," from Old Norse padda; common Germanic (cf. Swedish padda, Danish padde, Old Frisian and Middle Dutch padde "frog, toad," also Dutch schildpad "tortoise"), of unknown origin and with no certain cognates outside Germanic.
  • As in racetrack : noun racecourse
  • As in corral : noun enclosure
Example sentences :
  • He fought his way back to the open of the paddock without making a bet.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • "If he's an owner he'll probably be in the paddock," replied the composed one.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • During this time there was a bustle of much interest in the paddock.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • He was rarely seen in the paddock, but might this day come out to view The Dutchman.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • "Let us go into the Paddock," said Drake, and they began to cross the race track.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • She turned slowly to Drake, standing at her elbow, his eyes on the paddock.
  • Extract from : « Garrison's Finish » by W. B. M. Ferguson
  • Yes; I am going to inspect the paddock, and told Giles to meet me there.
  • Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever
  • I am going to see the yearlings, in the paddock below the river.
  • Extract from : « The Bramleighs Of Bishop's Folly » by Charles James Lever
  • I don't suppose they will find the paddock before to-morrow.
  • Extract from : « A Modern Tomboy » by L. T. Meade
  • One morning she started for her daily expedition to the paddock.
  • Extract from : « For the Sake of the School » by Angela Brazil

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