Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Herding.
Herding - as a noun
A group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal groupHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A group of wild mammals of one species that remain together: antelope or elephants or seals or whales or zebra
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal groupHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things
Example: "His brilliance raised him above the ruck"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ruck10Herding - as a verb
Cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
Example: "We herded the children into a spare classroom"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crowd11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move together, like a herd
Example Sentences
"The herding of cattle is an essential part of pastoral farming."
"The herding dogs helped in gathering the sheep."
"The herding of reindeer is a traditional livelihood for some indigenous communities."
"The herding instinct in border collies makes them excellent working dogs."
"The herding of fish into nets is a common fishing technique."
Word Game Points
Is HERDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, herding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HERDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is HERDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, herding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHERDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is HERDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, herding is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHERDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
