kennel

/ˈkɛnəl/
verb
  1. To put or keep a dog in a kennel.
    • The rescue center kennels stray animals until they find homes.
    • They kennel their dogs when they go out of town.
    • We decided to kennel our puppy during the renovation work.
noun
  1. A small shelter or house for a dog.
    • We bought a new kennel to keep our puppy dry during the rain.
    • The old kennel was painted blue and had a soft blanket inside.
    • The dog slept in its wooden kennel in the backyard.
  2. A place where dogs are bred, trained, or boarded for a fee.
    • She runs a small kennel that specializes in raising Labrador puppies.
    • We left our dog at the kennel while we went on vacation.
    • The kennel offers grooming and training services for all breeds.
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