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HERDING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Herding.

Herding - as a noun

A group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal group
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A group of wild mammals of one species that remain together: antelope or elephants or seals or whales or zebra

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal group
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things

Example: "His brilliance raised him above the ruck"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ruck

Herding - as a verb

Cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

Example: "We herded the children into a spare classroom"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crowd
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move together, like a herd

Keep, move, or drive animals

Example: "Who will be herding the cattle when the cowboy dies?"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
keep
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The herding of cattle is an essential part of pastoral farming."
"The herding dogs helped in gathering the sheep."
"The herding of reindeer is a traditional livelihood for some indigenous communities."
"The herding instinct in border collies makes them excellent working dogs."
"The herding of fish into nets is a common fishing technique."
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Word Game Points

Is HERDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, herding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HERDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is HERDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, herding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HERDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is HERDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, herding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HERDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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