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Meaning of the word flock in English

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flock

US /flɑːk/
UK /flɑːk/
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Noun

1.

a number of birds of one kind feeding, resting, or traveling together

Example:
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A large flock of birds flew overhead.
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The shepherd led his flock to fresh pastures.
Synonym:
herddrovepackswarmgaggle
2.

a large number of people

Example:
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A flock of tourists gathered at the monument.
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People flock to the beach during summer.
Synonym:
crowdmultitudethronghordemass

Verb

1.

to congregate or mass in a crowd

Example:
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Tourists flock to the city every summer.
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Birds flock together for migration.
Synonym:
gathercongregateassembleconvergecollect
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