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Herd

/hɜːd/

A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper.

📖 Definitions of "Herd"

noun
  1. 1

    A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper.

    "a herd of cattle"

  2. 2

    Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company.

  3. 3

    (now usually derogatory) A crowd, a mass of people; now usually pejorative: a rabble.

verb
  1. 1

    To unite or associate in a herd; to feed or run together, or in company.

    "Sheep herd on many hills."

  2. 2

    To unite or associate in a herd

    "He is employed to herd the goats."

  3. 3

    To associate; to ally oneself with, or place oneself among, a group or company.

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