herd

/hˈɜːd/

/ˈhɝd/

Herd

a group of animals, such as cows, sheep, etc. that are from the same species, which move and feed together

a group of wild mammals from the same species, such as antelopes, elephants, etc. that live and move together

a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things

synonyms : ruck

to herd

MAIN VERB

move together, like a herd

ruffs

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

synonyms : crowd

keep, move, or drive animals

Examples

1. She keeps a small herd of sheep on her farm.

2. The farmer proudly showed off the newborn calf to the rest of the herd.

3. The cowboys skillfully rode their horses as they herded cattle.

4. I saw a group of sheep being herded by a shepherd and his dog.