flock-master

The flock-master leads his sheep to a new pasture.

Definition

Noun
- A person who owns, manages, or supervises a flock of sheep; a shepherd or sheep farmer. Specifically, "flock-master" refers to an individual responsible for the care, breeding, and overall management of a group of sheep.

Usage Examples

• (The shepherd moved the animals to better feeding grounds.)
• (She managed the sheep with expertise in animal husbandry.)
• (The sheep farmer traded the fleece for profit.)

Advanced Usage

• "to act as flock-master": to take on the role of supervising a group of sheep.
  • He was hired to act as flock-master for the estate's large herd. (He assumed responsibility for managing the sheep.)
• "flock-master's duties": the specific tasks involved in sheep management, such as feeding, shearing, and health care.
  • The flock-master's duties included checking for disease and mending fences. (He performed routine care for the animals.)

Variants and Related Words

• Flock (n): a group of animals, especially sheep, birds, or goats, that live, travel, or are kept together.
  • The flock of sheep grazed peacefully on the hillside. (The group of animals ate grass in a calm manner.)
• Master (n): a person who has control or authority over something or someone.
  • The ship's master commanded the crew. (The captain held authority over the sailors.)
• Shepherd (n): a person who herds, tends, and guards sheep, often synonymous with flock-master.
  • The shepherd used his staff to guide the sheep home. (He directed the animals with a long stick.)

Synonyms

• Sheep farmer: a person who raises sheep for wool, meat, or milk.
• Sheepherder: a person who manages grazing sheep, often in open ranges.
• Herdsman: a person who tends a herd of livestock, including sheep.

Related Idioms

• "to follow the flock": to act in accordance with the majority, without independent thought.
  • He didn't make his own decisions; he just followed the flock. (He conformed to the group's behavior.)
• "to be the master of one's flock": to have complete control over one's own affairs or domain.
  • As the flock-master, she was the master of her flock in every sense. (She had full authority over her sheep and business.)

Phrasal Verbs (None directly applicable to "flock-master")

No common phrasal verbs are formed with "flock-master," as it is a compound noun. However, related verbs include:
- To tend to the flock: to care for a group of sheep.
- The flock-master had to tend to the flock every morning. (He looked after the animals daily.)