Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coffle
noun
/ˈkɒfəl/
Definition
A chain or line of animals or slaves fastened together.
Examples
- The traders moved their coffle of camels across the desert.
- The historical account described how the coffle of enslaved individuals was marched to the auction block.
- They formed a coffle, linking their animals for a long journey ahead.
Meaning
The term ‘coffle’ refers to a group of animals or people who are tied together in a chain or line, often to be driven or transported together.
Synonyms
- train
- chain
- line
