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herd

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1. herd - Noun

2. herd - Adjective

3. herd - Verb

4. Herd - Proper noun

Meaning

Haired.

A number of beasts assembled together; as, a herd of horses, oxen, cattle, camels, elephants, deer, or swine; a particular stock or family of cattle.

A crowd of low people; a rabble.

One who herds or assembles domestic animals; a herdsman; -- much used in composition; as, a shepherd; a goatherd, and the like.

To unite or associate in a herd; to feed or run together, or in company; as, sheep herd on many hills.

To associate; to ally one's self with, or place one's self among, a group or company.

To act as a herdsman or a shepherd.

To form or put into a herd.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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We herded the children into a spare classroom Source: Internet

his brilliance raised him above the ruck Source: Internet

the children resembled a fairy herd Source: Internet

Who will be herding the cattle when the cowboy dies? Source: Internet

About half of the herd, which includes the Wye cows, calves in autumn, and the rest calve in spring. Source: Internet

According to Dr. Muliyil, who is India’s most highly regarded epidemiologists, herd immunity means allowing India’s young population to expose themselves to the virus and build up immunity. Source: Internet

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