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 groupHyponyms (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 groupHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things
Example: "His brilliance raised him above the ruck"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ruckExample 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."
Word Game Points
Is HERDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, herding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordHERDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is HERDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, herding is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHERDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.