1. enclosures for livestock, especially cattle or sheep, typically made of fencing or hedges
Usage: primarily South African
2. traditional African villages or settlements surrounded by a fence or wall
Usage: primarily South African; historical

1. to confine livestock in an enclosure
Usage: primarily South African

Examples

• The farmers built several kraals to separate the different herds.
• Cattle were kept safe in the kraals overnight.
• The traditional kraals were surrounded by thorn bushes for protection.
• They decided to kraal the sheep before the storm arrived.
• The village kraals housed extended families within their boundaries.
• Workers kraals the livestock each evening at sunset.