cowbyre

/ˈkaʊbɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A fenced area used for grazing cattle, especially in the western United States.

“The cowbyre was filled with cattle, grazing peacefully under the warm sun.”

2. verb

To put cattle into a cowbyre.

“The rancher cowbired the cattle before nightfall to protect them from predators.”

Synonyms

  • corral
  • pasture

Antonyms

  • enclosure
  • pen