Associations to the word «Stockyard»

Wiktionary

STOCKYARD, noun. (US) An enclosed yard, with pens, sheds etc. or stables, where livestock is kept temporarily before being slaughtered, treated, sold, or shipped etc.

Dictionary definition

STOCKYARD, noun. Enclosed yard where cattle, pigs, horses, or sheep are kept temporarily.

Wise words

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