Sheepherder (Noun)
Meaning
A herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The rugged terrain required a skilled sheepherder to keep the flock together and moving towards the best grazing spots.
- Sheepherder duties often involve early mornings, as the sun rises to guide the flock to the best pastures.
- On a typical day, a sheepherder must deal with the elements, protecting the flock from extreme weather conditions and predators.
- Sheepherders must also know basic first aid and veterinary care to treat injured or ill sheep.
- For generations, the local family had worked as sheepherders, developing an intricate knowledge of the land and its grazing patterns.