CEFR B1

herding

verb (gerund)

Meaning

The action of gathering and moving a group of animals, especially cattle or sheep, together.

Examples

The sheepdog was excellent at herding the flock.
Herding cattle across the plains was a difficult job.

Synonyms: driving, gathering, rounding up, shepherding

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herding (B1)

verb (gerund)

Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrdɪŋ/

Definition

The action of gathering and moving a group of animals, especially cattle or sheep, together.

Examples

The sheepdog was excellent at herding the flock.
Herding cattle across the plains was a difficult job.
We watched the farmers engaged in the herding of their livestock.

How to Use herding

herding of (prepositional phrase): The action of moving a group of animals, often followed by what is being moved. — "The herding of the cattle took place at dawn."
herding cats (idiom): To attempt to organize or manage a group of people who are independent, uncooperative, or chaotic. — "Getting the committee to agree on the budget felt like herding cats."

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