drove
Translation
drove, herd, flock
Examples
A drove of cattle blocked the road.
A drove of cattle blocked the road.
Grammar Patterns
a drove of ((animals/people)) a group of animals or people We saw a drove of sheep.
Similar Words
Synonyms: herd, flock, crowd
Etymology
From Old English 'drāf', related to 'drīfan' (to drive).
Memory Tips
A group of animals being 'driven' together is a 'drove'.