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herded

 

[ hɜrdəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal management

To herd means to gather, direct, or drive a group of animals, often livestock, to a specified location. This skill is crucial in agriculture and farming, where animals need to be moved from one place to another for feeding, breeding, or milking. Herding can involve using dogs or other techniques to guide the animals effectively. The term can also be applied metaphorically to mean guiding people or things towards a common goal or location.

Synonyms

direct, drive, gather, lead

Examples of usage

  • The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
  • They herded the cattle into the barn before the storm.
  • Farmers often herd their livestock to different pastures.
  • The dog expertly herded the ducks towards the pond.

Translations

Translations of the word "herded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reunido

🇮🇳 झुंड बनाया

🇩🇪 hergeholt

🇮🇩 dihimpun

🇺🇦 загонити

🇵🇱 zebrane

🇯🇵 集められた

🇫🇷 rassemblé

🇪🇸 reunido

🇹🇷 toplanmış

🇰🇷 몰려든

🇸🇦 جمع

🇨🇿 shromážděný

🇸🇰 zhromaždený

🇨🇳 聚集

🇸🇮 zbrano

🇮🇸 safnað

🇰🇿 жинай

🇬🇪 შეიკრიბა

🇦🇿 yığılmış

🇲🇽 reunido

Word origin

The word 'herd' originates from the Old English word 'herde', which is related to the Germanic root *herdaz, meaning 'to protect or guard'. It has undergone various transformations throughout history, with its earliest usages dating back to around the 12th century. In its original sense, 'herd' denoted a group of animals kept together under the care of a person. Over time, the meaning expanded to include not only the act of managing such groups but also the people who perform this task. The verb form 'herded' emerged as a way to describe the action associated with this practice. The conceptual link between animal management and collective behavior is deeply embedded in various cultures, particularly in agrarian societies, where herding is integral to sustainable farming practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,473, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.