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feedlot

 

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Noun feedlot has 1 sense
  1. feedlot - a building where livestock are fattened for market
    --1 is a kind of
    building, edifice

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Feedlot

Definition:

A feedlot, also known as a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO), is an area of land where livestock, such as cattle, sheep, or pigs, are confined and fed a high-energy diet to promote rapid growth and fattening.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A feedlot refers to a specific area or facility where livestock is raised and fed intensively.

Example sentence: The cattle were brought to the feedlot to be fattened before being sent to the slaughterhouse.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A feedlot can also be a custom feeding operation where farmers can pay to have their animals raised and fattened.

Example sentence: Many small-scale farmers choose to send their livestock to feedlots for finishing.

Sense 3 (Noun):

The term feedlot can also be used to refer to the collective body of livestock being raised within a specific area.

Example sentence: The feedlot housed hundreds of cows and pigs.

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