Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

herding eye

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.95 in modern English

Syllables: herd-ing -eye
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An intense, unwavering, predatory-style stare used to control livestock, such as sheep or cattle, without needing to bark or physically force them (a trait common in working breeds like Border Collies and Australian Shepherds).

Example Sentences

"Homer came over to me gingerly, then froze. I looked over and saw Devon, crouched and ready to spring, giving him the herding eye. I chased Devon outside"
"I walk Veto, who is giving me the herding eye because that should have happened half an hour ago."

Inflected Forms

herding eyes (plural)

Questions

What does herding eye mean?: An intense, unwavering, predatory-style stare used to control livestock, such as sheep or cattle, without needing to bark or physically force them (a trait common in working breeds like Border Collies and Australian Shepherds).

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