herd

B1
Pronunciation
/hɜːd/
/hɝd/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • a herd of cattle
2 Definition

Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company.

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

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

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Sheep herd on many hills.
2 Definition

To unite or associate in a herd

Example Sentences
  • He is employed to herd the goats.
3 Definition

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

4 Definition

To act as a herdsman or a shepherd.

5 Definition

To form or put into a herd.

Example Sentences
  • I heard the herd of cattle being herded home from a long way away.