A large number of animals associated together in a group; commonly used of sheep, but (dated) also used for goats, farmed animals, and a wide variety of animals.
A large number of people.
A lock of wool or hair.
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
Coarse tufts of wool or cotton used in bedding.
Those served by a particular pastor or shepherd.herd/flock
Very fine sifted woollen refuse, especially that from shearing the nap of cloths, formerly used as a coating for wallpaper to give it a velvety or clothlike appearance; also, the dust of vegetable fibre used for a similar purpose.
verb
(intransitive) To congregate in or head towards a place in large numbers.
(transitive) To coat a surface with dense fibers or particles; especially, to create a dense arrangement of fibers with a desired nap.
(transitive, obsolete) To flock to; to crowd.
To cover a Christmas tree with artificial snow.
To treat a pool with chemicals to remove suspended particles.
frock
frock
noun
(dialectal) A frog.
A dress, a piece of clothing, which consists of a skirt and a cover for the upper body.
A sailor's jersey.
An outer garment worn by priests and other clericals; a habit.
An undress regimental coat.
verb
(US military, transitive) To grant to an officer the title and uniform of a rank he will soon be promoted to.
