drover

noun

UK/ˈdrəʊ.vəʳ/
US/ˈdroʊ.vɚ/

Definitions of drover noun

  1. Countable

    A person, especially in the past, whose job involved moving groups of animals, typically cattle or sheep, from one location to another.

    • The Texan drovers faced numerous dangers along the Red River trail to Dodge City.

    • The drover led the flock of sheep through the desolate countryside.

    • The experienced drover knew how to manage and guide the herd of cattle.