Droving: meaning, definitions and examples
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droving
[ ˈdroʊvɪŋ ]
herding animals
Droving refers to the act of driving or moving livestock, typically sheep or cattle, from one place to another. This practice has been a traditional method for transporting animals, especially in rural or agricultural communities, before modern transportation methods were developed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The farmer spent the day droving the sheep to new pastures.
- Droving cattle across the plains requires both skill and patience.
- He was renowned for his expertise in droving during the annual cattle drive.
Translations
Translations of the word "droving" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pastoreio
🇮🇳 पशुपालन
🇩🇪 Viehzucht
🇮🇩 penggembalaan
🇺🇦 випасання
🇵🇱 pędzenie bydła
🇯🇵 家畜の移動
🇫🇷 pâturage
🇪🇸 pastoreo
🇹🇷 sığır sürme
🇰🇷 가축 몰이
🇸🇦 رعي الماشية
🇨🇿 pásení
🇸🇰 pasenie
🇨🇳 放牧
🇸🇮 paša
🇮🇸 hjarðmennska
🇰🇿 мал борда
🇬🇪 მწყემსობა
🇦🇿 mal-qara otarma
🇲🇽 pastoreo
Etymology
The term 'droving' originates from the Old English word 'drǣfan', which means to drive or to carry off. This word has strong roots in agricultural practices dating back to the medieval period in England. Historically, droving was vital for the movement of livestock over long distances, often to markets or better grazing lands. It was particularly prevalent during the 18th and 19th centuries when livestock was driven from rural areas to urban centers, necessitating the use of drovers who were skilled in managing and protecting the animals during their journey. The practice has since evolved with the introduction of railways and trucks, but the term 'droving' still exists today to describe the traditional methods of moving livestock.