Herding: meaning, definitions and examples

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herding

 

[ หˆhษœหrdษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

animal behavior

The act of bringing a group of animals together and keeping them in a particular direction.

Synonyms

gathering, rounding up

Examples of usage

  • Herding dogs are trained to assist in the herding of sheep.
  • Herding can be seen in various animal species, such as cattle and ducks.
Context #2 | Noun

social behavior

The act of guiding or influencing a group of people towards a common goal or direction.

Synonyms

guiding, influencing

Examples of usage

  • The politician's herding of supporters led to a successful campaign.
  • Herding behavior can be observed in workplaces during team projects.
Context #3 | Verb

animal behavior

To gather and keep a group of animals together in a particular direction.

Synonyms

corralling, gathering

Examples of usage

  • The shepherd was herding the sheep towards the pasture.
  • Herding cattle requires skill and patience.

Translations

Translations of the word "herding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastoreio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฐเคตเคพเคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรผten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggembalaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฟะฐัะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pasterstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ง็•œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉlevage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastoreo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงobanlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ๋ชฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pastva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pastierstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พ็‰ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paลกa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rekstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ›แƒกแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงobanlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastoreo

Etymology

The term 'herding' originated from the Old English word 'heordian' which meant 'to herd or guard a flock'. It has been used throughout history to describe the act of guiding animals or people in a specific direction. Herding has been essential for agriculture and social organization in many cultures, showcasing the importance of teamwork and leadership.

See also: herder, herdsman.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,673, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.