sheep-master

sheep-master

A sheep-master tends to his flock in the green hills.

Definition

Noun: - A person who owns, manages, or breeds sheep: "sheep-master" refers to an individual responsible for the care, raising, and oversight of a flock of sheep, typically for wool, meat, or milk production.

Usage Examples
  • (The person managing the sheep checked the animals regularly.)
  • (An experienced owner who understands sheep farming.)
  • (The breeder or manager of the sheep sold the product.)
Advanced Usage

  • "sheep-master's duties": the responsibilities associated with managing sheep, including feeding, shearing, and health care.

    • The sheep-master's duties included mending fences and treating injured lambs. (The tasks of the sheep manager.)

  • "to be a sheep-master": to hold the role of a sheep farmer or shepherd.

    • He aspired to be a sheep-master and own a large flock in the highlands. (To become a professional sheep farmer.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Sheepmaster (n): alternative spelling of "sheep-master" (often written as one word).
    • The sheepmaster sold the lambs at auction. (The sheep farmer sold the young animals.)
  • Sheep farming (n): the agricultural practice of raising sheep.
    • Sheep farming requires knowledge of animal husbandry. (The business of keeping sheep.)
  • Shepherd (n): a person who herds and tends sheep, often used synonymously but may imply a hired worker rather than an owner.
    • The shepherd led the flock to the river. (The person who guides sheep.)
Synonyms
  • Sheep farmer: a person who raises sheep for profit.
    • The sheep farmer expanded his herd this year. (A person engaged in sheep agriculture.)
  • Sheep breeder: a person who selectively breeds sheep for specific traits.
    • The sheep breeder focused on improving wool quality. (A specialist in sheep genetics.)
  • Sheep owner: a person who possesses sheep.
    • The sheep owner hired a shepherd to manage the flock. (The legal proprietor of sheep.)
Related Idioms
  • "Like a sheep-master counting his flock": referring to careful, methodical counting or accounting.
    • He checked the inventory like a sheep-master counting his flock. (He was meticulous and thorough.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • "Sheep-master over": to supervise or manage sheep with authority (rare, poetic usage).
    • He sheep-mastered over the flock for twenty years. (He managed the sheep with dedication.)