Definitions

1. noun

A small enclosure or pen for animals, especially sheep, especially in a landscape or a painting.

“The landscape artist depicted a cote in the rolling hills of the countryside.”

2. noun

A small cottage or hut, especially in a rural area.

“The old cote at the edge of the village was once the home of a local shepherd.”

3. noun

A small compartment or box, especially in a ship or a building.

“The cote in the ship’s hold was used to store spare parts and equipment.”

4. verb

To put or house (animals) in a cote.

“The farmer coted the sheep in the new enclosure.”