HOLDING YARD Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase holding yard. (close relations)
Definition of HOLDING YARD
Best Alternative Words for HOLDING YARD
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| compound | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • composed of more than one part noun • a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts • (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight • an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) • a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes. adjective satellite • consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts • composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony verb • make more intense, stronger, or more marked • put or add together • calculate principal and interest • create by mixing or combining • combine so as to form a whole; mix | ||||||||
| corral | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a pen for cattle verb • enclose in a corral • arrange wagons so that they form a corral • gather and secure | ||||||||
| enclosure | nounn | |||||||
noun • a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose • the act of enclosing something inside something else • a naturally enclosed space • something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter | ||||||||
| pen | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a writing implement with a point from which ink flows • an enclosure for confining livestock • a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play • a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes • female swan verb • produce a literary work | ||||||||
| pound | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972) • 16 ounces avoirdupois • the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence • a unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces troy • the basic unit of money in Syria; equal to 100 piasters • the basic unit of money in the Sudan; equal to 100 piasters • the basic unit of money in Lebanon; equal to 100 piasters • formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence • the basic unit of money in Egypt; equal to 100 piasters • the basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents • a nontechnical unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound with an acceleration of free fall equal to 32 feet/sec/sec • a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain) • a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs • the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) verb • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument • strike or drive against with a heavy impact • move heavily or clumsily • move rhythmically • partition off into compartments • shut up or confine in any enclosure or within any bounds or limits • place or shut up in a pound • break down and crush by beating, as with a pestle | ||||||||
| stockade | nounn | |||||||
noun • fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense • a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions) verb • surround with a stockade in order to fortify | ||||||||
| yard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride • the enclosed land around a house or other building • a tract of land enclosed for particular activities (sometimes paved and usually associated with buildings) • the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 • a unit of volume (as for sand or gravel) • a tract of land where logs are accumulated • an area having a network of railway tracks and sidings for storage and maintenance of cars and engines • a long horizontal spar tapered at the end and used to support and spread a square sail or lateen • an enclosure for animals (as chicken or livestock) | ||||||||
| holding paddock | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pen where livestock is temporarily confined | ||||||||
| holding pen | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pen where livestock is temporarily confined | ||||||||
