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Shepherding: meaning, definitions and examples

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shepherding

 

[ หˆสƒษ›pษ™rdษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

animal husbandry

Shepherding refers to the act of guiding and tending to sheep or similar animals. It involves managing the flock, ensuring their safety, and leading them to appropriate grazing areas. This practice has been essential for agriculture and livestock management throughout history. Shepherding also encompasses the skills and techniques used in herding and looking after the animals.

Synonyms

guiding, herding, tending

Examples of usage

  • The shepherding of the flock is crucial during winter months.
  • He spends his days shepherding the sheep in the valley.
  • She loves shepherding the animals when she visits her uncle's farm.
Context #2 | Noun

role or responsibility

Shepherding as a noun describes the role of a shepherd, one who watches over and cares for sheep or other livestock. It not only involves physical labor but also requires knowledge of animal behavior and the environment. The term can also be metaphorically used to describe the act of guiding or overseeing any group of individuals, particularly in leadership or mentorship contexts.

Synonyms

guidance, leadership, oversight

Examples of usage

  • His shepherding of the team has led to great success.
  • The shepherding of new students is an important responsibility.
  • Effective shepherding is vital for any organization.

Translations

Translations of the word "shepherding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastorando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฐเคตเคพเคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hirten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggembalaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัั‚ัƒัˆั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pasterstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พŠ้ฃผใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรขturage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastoreo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงobanlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์ถ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุนุงูŠุฉ ุงู„ุฃุบู†ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกsenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกsenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰ง็พŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pastorek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hjarรฐmennska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพะฟะฐะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒแƒคแƒšแƒ-แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒฃแƒ แƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒกแƒแƒฅแƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoyunรงuluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apacentar

Etymology

The term 'shepherding' derives from the Middle English word 'shepherde', which means 'herdsman' or 'one who looks after sheep'. This word is composed of 'sheep' and 'herd', illustrating the age-old practice of domestication and management of livestock. The roots can be traced back to the Old English 'sceaphierde', which combines 'sceap' (sheep) with 'hierde' (herdsman). Shepherding has been acknowledged in various cultures as a vital agricultural practice, especially in pastoral societies. Throughout history, shepherds have not only played a crucial role in animal husbandry but have also held significant cultural and symbolic value, often depicted in literature, art, and religion as figures of guidance and care.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,846 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.