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herd

A herd is a big group of animals or people who share the same characteristics. (noun)

  1. An example of a herd is a group of cattle, sheep or elephants who all live and travel together.
  2. An example of a herd is a group of people who all dress and act in a similar way.

To herd is to round up and cause animals and people to move in a specific direction. (verb)

An example of herd is when you direct cows to all move in the same direction.

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