drover

[US]/'drəʊvə/
[UK]/'drovɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a person who drives livestock to market; a cattle dealer; a livestock trader.

Example Sentences

The drover herded the cattle across the plains.

The drover guided the sheep to the pasture.

The drover whistled to call the dogs.

The drover led the caravan of camels through the desert.

The drover's job requires patience and skill.

The drover lived a simple life in the outback.

The drover wore a wide-brimmed hat to shield from the sun.

The drover used a whip to control the livestock.

The drover's dog helped round up the sheep.

The drover navigated the herd through rugged terrain.

Real-world Examples

This drove the drover into a tight corner.

Source: Pan Pan

Recalled by the rumbling of wheels to the road before me, I saw a heavily-laden waggon labouring up the hill, and not far beyond were two cows and their drover.

Source: Jane Eyre (Original Version)

Robinson kept his head very creditably until he got into Fore Street, where a drover's dog was trying to turn three bullocks into a yard, assisted by Stumpy and half the other dogs of the town.

Source: Peter Rabbit and His Friends (Part 2)

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