sheepdog
Definition
Noun: 1. A dog bred and trained to herd and guard sheep: A sheepdog is a type of dog, typically characterized by intelligence, trainability, and often a long or thick coat, whose primary working purpose is to control the movement of a flock of sheep and protect them.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The farmer relied on his loyal sheepdog to gather the flock every evening.
- Border Collies are renowned as one of the most intelligent breeds of sheepdog.
- We watched the sheepdog expertly guide the sheep through the gate.
Advanced Usage
- Metaphorical Use: The term can be used metaphorically to describe a person or entity that controls, guides, or protects a group.
- The manager acted as a sheepdog, keeping the project team focused and on track.
Variants and Related Words
- Sheep dog: An alternative, less common spelling of the same term.
- Herding dog: A broader category that includes dogs trained to herd various types of livestock, not only sheep.
- Stock dog: Another general term for a dog that works with livestock.
Synonyms
- Herder
- Shepherd dog
- Stock dog
Related Phrases
- To work like a sheepdog: To work diligently to control, organize, or guide a group of people or things.
- During the event, the coordinator had to work like a sheepdog to manage all the volunteers.
Noun
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any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep
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