Definition of flock
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: a group of animals (such as birds or sheep) assembled or herded together
2
: a group under the guidance of a leader
especially
: a church congregation
3
: a large number
a flock of tourists
flock
verb (1)
flocked; flocking; flocks
Definition of flock (Entry 2 of 4)
: to gather or move in a flock
they flocked to the beach
flock
noun (2)Definition of flock (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: a tuft of wool or cotton fiber
2
: woolen or cotton refuse used for stuffing furniture and mattresses
3
: very short or pulverized fiber used especially to form a velvety pattern on cloth or paper or a protective covering on metal
4
: floc
flock
verb (2)
flocked; flocking; flocks
Definition of flock (Entry 4 of 4)
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The first known use of flock was in the 13th century
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