fold β to confine (sheep or other domestic animals) in a fold.
furl β to gather into a compact roll and bind securely, as a sail against a spar or a flag against its staff.
glue β a hard, impure, protein gelatin, obtained by boiling skins, hoofs, and other animal substances in water, that when melted or diluted is a strong adhesive.
hamper β to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work.
hem β to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around.
hitch β to fasten or tie, especially temporarily, by means of a hook, rope, strap, etc.; tether: Steve hitched the horse to one of the posts.
lash β an ocean-going vessel equipped with special cranes and holds for lifting and stowing cargo-carrying barges that can be sailed up inland waterways or into port facilities from offshore.
leash β a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead.
yoke β a device for joining together a pair of draft animals, especially oxen, usually consisting of a crosspiece with two bow-shaped pieces, each enclosing the head of an animal. Compare harness (def 1).
hook up β a curved or angular piece of metal or other hard substance for catching, pulling, holding, or suspending something.
peg down β to make (a person) committed to a course of action or bound to follow rules
pin down β a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
pack β a group of things wrapped or tied together for easy handling or carrying; a bundle, especially one to be carried on the back of an animal or a person: a mule pack; a hiker's pack.
case β A particular case is a particular situation or incident, especially one that you are using as an individual example or instance of something.
confine β To confine something to a particular place or group means to prevent it from spreading beyond that place or group.
crate β A crate is a large box used for transporting or storing things.
package β a bundle of something, usually of small or medium size, that is packed and wrapped or boxed; parcel.
swaddle β to bind (an infant, especially a newborn infant) with long, narrow strips of cloth to prevent free movement; wrap tightly with clothes.
cushion β A cushion is a fabric case filled with soft material, which you put on a seat to make it more comfortable.
insulate β to cover, line, or separate with a material that prevents or reduces the passage, transfer, or leakage of heat, electricity, or sound: to insulate an electric wire with a rubber sheath; to insulate a coat with down.
surround β to enclose on all sides; encompass: She was surrounded by reporters.
hem in β to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around.
insert β to put or place in: to insert a key in a lock.
blockade β A blockade of a place is an action that is taken to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving it.
bound β Bound is the past tense and past participle of bind.
cage β A cage is a structure of wire or metal bars in which birds or animals are kept.
circle β A circle is a shape consisting of a curved line completely surrounding an area. Every part of the line is the same distance from the centre of the area.
circumscribe β If someone's power or freedom is circumscribed, it is limited or restricted.
corral β In North America, a corral is a space surrounded by a fence where cattle or horses are kept.
fence β a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.
hedge β a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, especially when forming a fence or boundary; hedgerow: small fields separated by hedges.
imbue β to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.: The new political leader was imbued with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.