Meaning of the word kraal in English

What does kraal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

kraal

US /krɑːl/
UK /krɑːl/

Noun

a traditional African village or settlement, typically consisting of a cluster of huts surrounded by a fence or enclosure, often for livestock

Example:
The cattle were driven into the kraal for the night.
We visited a traditional Zulu kraal during our trip.

Verb

to confine (livestock) in a kraal

Example:
The shepherds would kraal their sheep at night to protect them from predators.
After the roundup, the cattle were kraaled for branding.