sheep pen (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ʃiːp ˈpɛn/
Definition
An enclosed area where sheep are kept, often for feeding, breeding, or protection.
Examples
The sheep pen was designed to keep predators out and provide a safe space for the flock.
Sheep pens are commonly used on farms to manage and care for the animals.
The shepherd checked the sheep pen daily to ensure the animals had enough food and water.
How to Use sheep pen
- put sheep in a pen (verb phrase)
- to enclose or confine sheep in a pen — "The farmer put the sheep in a pen to protect them from the storm."
- keep sheep in a pen (verb phrase)
- to maintain or care for sheep in a pen — "The shepherd kept the sheep in a pen overnight to ensure their safety."
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