An enclosure for livestock.
Used in a Sentence
kraal
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for kraal.
Editorial note
These are sometimes called a “kraal” in South Africa (that is why many place names are name of leader + kraal).
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Quick take
An enclosure for livestock.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of kraal gathered in one view.
In Central and Southern Africa, a rural village of huts surrounded by a stockade.
In Central and Southern Africa, a small rural community.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for kraal.
noun
An enclosure for livestock.
noun
In Central and Southern Africa, a rural village of huts surrounded by a stockade.
noun
In Central and Southern Africa, a small rural community.
verb
(transitive) To enclose (livestock) within a kraal or stockade.
Example sentences
These are sometimes called a “kraal” in South Africa (that is why many place names are name of leader + kraal).
Kraal Up until about ten minutes ago I adhered to the 5/7/5 structure of haiku.
> “I do think haiku helps me as a science communicator,” Kraal says, “because it causes you to reflect carefully on the meaning of each word and how ideas link together.” -Erin R.
Quote examples
These are sometimes called a “kraal” in South Africa (that is why many place names are name of leader + kraal).
> “I do think haiku helps me as a science communicator,” Kraal says, “because it causes you to reflect carefully on the meaning of each word and how ideas link together.” -Erin R.
Proper noun examples
Kraal Up until about ten minutes ago I adhered to the 5/7/5 structure of haiku.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use kraal in a sentence?
These are sometimes called a “kraal” in South Africa (that is why many place names are name of leader + kraal).
What does kraal mean?
An enclosure for livestock.
What part of speech is kraal?
kraal is commonly used as noun, verb.