sheiling

/ˈʃeɪlɪŋ/ or /ˈʃiːlɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small enclosed area of land, typically in a remote mountainous region, used for sheep or other livestock.

“The sheiling provided a secluded habitat for the sheep during the harsh winter months.”

Synonyms

  • hut
  • sheepfold
  • shieling

Antonyms

  • city
  • urban development