shepherd

Definition

  • n. a clergyman who watches over a group of people
  • v. watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils
  • v. tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats

Word forms

Past tense
shepherded
Past participle
shepherded
Present participle
shepherding
Third person singular
shepherds

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The shepherd guided his flock of sheep through the green fields.

  2. vt.

    Shepherding the new team members is important for their success.