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flock

 

[ flษ’k ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

of birds

A large group of birds, especially when gathered together for feeding or migration.

Synonyms

group, herd, pack

Examples of usage

  • The sky was filled with a flock of geese flying south for the winter.
  • We observed a flock of seagulls feeding on the beach.
Context #2 | Verb

of birds

To gather together in a group, especially for feeding or migration.

Synonyms

assemble, congregate, gather

Examples of usage

  • The birds will flock together before starting their migration.
  • Robins tend to flock in the yard during the winter.

Translations

Translations of the word "flock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Herde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerombolan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณั€ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stado

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พคใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท troupeau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋–ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุทูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stรกdo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stรกdo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŠ็พค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤreda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ’แƒฃแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoyun sรผrรผsรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manada

Etymology

The word 'flock' originated from Old English 'flocc', which meant a group or band of people or animals. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to specifically refer to a group of birds. Flocks of birds have long been observed by humans, leading to the development of terms to describe their behavior and movements.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,950 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.