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herds

/hɜːdz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"a herd of cattle"

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noun

Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company.

Examples :

"The farmer watched as the large herds of cattle grazed peacefully in the field. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The speaker dismissed the concert attendees as mindless herds, shuffling from one stage to another without truly appreciating the music. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"Sheep herd on many hills."

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verb

To unite or associate in a herd

Examples :

"He is employed to herd the goats."

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verb

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

Examples :

"During the conference, the junior employees often herds together near the coffee machine, hoping to learn from senior colleagues. "

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Someone who keeps a group of domestic animals; a herdsman.

Examples :

"The herds brought their cattle to the pasture every morning. "

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verb

To act as a herdsman or a shepherd.

Examples :

"The rancher herds the cattle into the barn each evening. "

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To form or put into a herd.

Examples :

"I heard the herd of cattle being herded home from a long way away."

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