Definition of shepherd - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
agricultureperson who takes care of sheep
- The shepherd led the flock to the pasture.
2.
leaderperson who guides or leads others
- The pastor was a shepherd to his congregation.
Verb
guidelead and protect a group, often caring for animals or people
- Shepherd the volunteers through the training sessions.
Expressions with shepherd
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guide someone through a process or situation
She shepherded the students through the application process.
guide or lead a group of people
The manager's job is to shepherd the flock during the project.
leader caring for and guiding followers
The teacher was a good shepherd to her students.
breed of large dog known for its intelligence and loyalty
The German shepherd is often used in police work.
dog bred to herd and guard sheep
The shepherd dog guided the sheep back to the pen.
dish of minced meat under mashed potatoes
She made a delicious shepherd's pie for dinner..
simple woodwind instrument used by shepherds
The shepherd played a tune on his shepherd's pipe while watching the flock..
long staff with a curved end used by shepherds
The shepherd used his shepherd's crook to guide the sheep.
large breed of dog from Caucasus region
The Caucasian shepherd is known for its protective nature.
small moon keeping a planet's rings in place
The shepherd moon keeps Saturn's rings sharply defined.
european plant with long, thin, needle-like fruits
Shepherd's needle grows wild in many European fields.
plant with triangular pods, white flowers, often seen as a weed
Shepherd's pouch grows wild in many gardens.
plant with heart-shaped seed pods and small white flowers
Shepherd's purse grows wild in many gardens.
type of dandelion used to tell time by its flowers
The shepherd's clock has closed its blooms, indicating evening is near..
Origin of shepherd
Old English, sceap (sheep) + hierde (herder)
Terms with shepherd included in their meaning
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shepherd's staff
long staff with a hooked end
animal
relating to the German shepherd dog breed
fern structure
reproductive structure of certain ferns resembling a shepherd's crook
food
dish similar to shepherd's pie but with game meat
acr: German shepherd dog
breed of dog known for loyalty
shepherd's duty
work of tending ewes and newborn lambs
shepherd quality
quality of being related to shepherds or herding
botany
broad silique found in shepherd's purse
animals
Australian Shepherd dog, a popular breed
guidance
guided or led like a shepherd
guidance
related to guiding or overseeing like a shepherd
protecting
involving protection or care similar to a shepherd
literal
shepherd skilled and caring for sheep
vegetarian dish
meatless version of shepherd's pie with vegetables
Examples of shepherd in a sentence
A shepherd's life is often solitary and peaceful. The CEO acted as a shepherd during the company's crisis. In the novel, the protagonist was a shepherd for the revolutionaries. Shepherd the flock across the valley at dawn. The teacher shepherded shy students during the field trip.
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- French:berger, guider, ...
- German:Schäfer, führen, ...
- Italian:pastore, guidare, ...
- Spanish:pastor, guiar, ...
- Portuguese:pastor, guiar, ...
- Chinese:牧羊人, 带领, ...
- Japanese:羊飼い, 導く, ...
- Arabic:رَاعٍ, رَعَى, ...
- Hebrew:רוֹעֶה צֹאן, לְהַנְחוֹת, ...
- Russian:пастух, направлять, ...
- Ukrainian:пастух, опікуватися, ...
- Hindi:गड़रिया, मार्गदर्शन करना, ...
Definition of shepherdess - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
livestock caretakerDated woman who tends and rears sheepDated
- The shepherdess guided her flock through the valley..
2.
literary figureDated female character in pastoral literatureDated
- In the play, the shepherdess pined for her lost love..
Origin of shepherdess
Old English, sceaphierde (sheep herder)
Examples of shepherdess in a sentence
A young shepherdess was singing in the meadow. The shepherdess sang a beautiful song in the meadow. A kind shepherdess helped the lost travelers find their way.
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- French:bergère, ...
- German:Schäferin, ...
- Italian:pastorella, ...
- Spanish:pastora, cuidapastores, ...
- Portuguese:pastora, guardadora de ovelhas, ...
- Chinese:牧羊女, 田园牧羊女, ...
- Japanese:羊飼いの女性, 羊飼いの娘, ...
- Arabic:راعِيَة غَنَم, رَاعِيَة, ...
- Hebrew:רוֹעַת צֹאן, רוֹעָה סִפְרוּתִית, ...
- Russian:пастушка, ...
- Ukrainian:пастушка, ...
- Hindi:गड़ेरिन, गोपिका, ...
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