fowl-run
Definition
- Noun:
- An enclosed area for domestic fowl: a "fowl-run" is a fenced or enclosed space where chickens, ducks, or other domesticated birds are kept, typically for safety and ease of management.
Usage Examples
- (An enclosed area for domestic birds.)
- (The enclosed space where ducks are kept.)
Advanced Usage
"to clean the fowl-run": to maintain hygiene in the enclosed area.
- He spends an hour each week cleaning the fowl-run to prevent disease. (He removes waste and refreshes bedding.)
"to expand the fowl-run": to increase the size of the enclosure.
- With more chicks hatching, they needed to expand the fowl-run. (They made the enclosed area larger.)
Variants and Related Words
Fowl (n): a bird, especially one kept for its eggs or meat, such as a chicken or duck.
- They raise various fowl on their farm. (Domestic birds for food.)
Run (n): a small enclosure for animals.
- The dog run is next to the fowl-run. (An enclosed space for pets.)
Synonyms
- Poultry yard: an area where domestic birds are kept.
- Chicken coop: a structure or enclosure for housing chickens (though a "coop" is often a building, while a "run" is an outdoor area).
Related Idioms
- "like a fox in a fowl-run": describing chaos or disruption caused by a predator.
- The new manager was like a fox in a fowl-run, unsettling everyone. (Causing disorder and fear.)
Phrasal Verbs