Sheepfold
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃiːp.fəʊld/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sheepfold is a noun meaning An enclosure for keeping sheep.
Meaning
An enclosure for keeping sheep.
More Meanings
- A flock of sheep.
Example Sentences
We weep because the Lord’s sheepfold is guarded by wolves; we despair because truth gasps for breath amid lies.
If civilized life had covered over the ancient verities, Dumuzi learns in his tragic death that the sheepfold is still there to reclaim him.
Word Forms
- sheepfolds
Synonyms for sheepfold
Depending on context, synonyms include fold, sheepcote.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sheepcote, fold, fowlyard, cote, booth, goose-pen.
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