Definition of paddock

paddocknoun

PADDOCK

/ˈpædək//ˈpædək/

The word "paddock" is an English dialectal term that refers to an enclosed area where animals, particularly horses and cattle, are kept for grazing or training. The exact origin of the word is not entirely clear, but it is widely believed that it came from the Old Norse word "pardogg," which means a grassy meadow or enclosed piece of land. When the Vikings invaded England in the 9th century, they introduced the Old Norse language and customs, including the term "pardogg." As a result, the word was adopted by the native English speakers and evolved over time into the modern English word "paddock." Another possible origin of the word "paddock" is the Old English word "padu," which means a sandbank along the riverside. This theory suggests that the word could have referred to a grassy area adjacent to such sandbanks, where horses and cattle were kept for grazing. Irrespective of its exact origin, the word "paddock" has become an essential part of farming and equestrian vocabulary, and it continues to be used widely in English-speaking countries today.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningbãi cỏ (ở trại nuôi ngựa)
meaningbâi tập hợp ngựa (ở cạnh trường đua)
meaning(Uc) mảnh ruộng, mảnh đất
type danh từ
meaning(từ cổ,nghĩa cổ), (tiếng địa phương) cóc nhái
namespace

a small field in which horses are kept

một cánh đồng nhỏ nơi nuôi ngựa

Example:
  • There was an orchard and a paddock for the horses behind the house.

    Phía sau nhà có một vườn cây ăn trái và một bãi nuôi ngựa.

an area where horses or cars are taken before a race and shown to the public

một khu vực nơi ngựa hoặc ô tô được đưa đi trước một cuộc đua và hiển thị cho công chúng

any field or area of land that has fences around it

bất kỳ cánh đồng hoặc khu đất nào có hàng rào xung quanh