flock
flock Lexical Profile
flock Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A number of birds, sheep, or goats feeding, resting, or traveling together.
"A large flock of geese flew overhead in a V-formation, migrating south for the winter."
A large group of people, especially a congregation under the spiritual guidance of a church minister or priest.
"The pastor warmly welcomed his flock to the Sunday morning service."
A soft material used for stuffing cushions or quilts, typically made of tufts of wool or cotton.
"The antique chairs were padded with flock rather than modern synthetic foam."
• verb
To congregate or gather together in large numbers.
"Every summer, thousands of tourists flock to the coastal towns to enjoy the warm weather."
To coat a surface with a tufted or fuzzy texture, often for decoration or to simulate snow.
"The craft store sells artificial Christmas trees that have been flocked to look like they are covered in fresh snow."
• Rhymes for flock
Word Origin & Etymology
The word has two distinct historical origins. The sense referring to a group of animals derives from Old English 'flocc', meaning a band or troop. The sense referring to a tuft of wool comes from Latin 'floccus' via Old French 'floc'.
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