Drover
noun
A person who drives cattle or sheep especially over long distances.
The drover led the herd of cows across the plains.

Often appears as...
- cattle drover
- sheep drover
noun
In Australia, a drover is a person who moves large group of animals to different places for grazing.
In the Australian outback, the drover took the flock of sheep to greener pastures.

Often appears as...
- outback drover
- australian drover
noun
A person who drives cattle or sheep especially over long distances.
The drover led the herd of cows across the plains.

Often appears as...
- cattle drover
- sheep drover
noun
In Australia, a drover is a person who moves large group of animals to different places for grazing.
In the Australian outback, the drover took the flock of sheep to greener pastures.

Often appears as...
- outback drover
- australian drover
Definition 1 of 2

Historical Roots
Originally, drovers drove livestock on foot, traveling vast distances over rural routes.

Before modern transport, a drover might walk a herd for hundreds of miles.
Not a Cowboy
Drovers are similar to cowboys, but cowboys typically manage herds on ranches, not long drives.

Unlike a cowboy, a drover rarely ropes cattle but focuses on driving them forward.
Professional Skill
Being a drover requires specialized skills in animal behavior and endurance for long treks.

He trained for years to learn the skills of a drover, understanding the animals' needs.
Historical Roots
Originally, drovers drove livestock on foot, traveling vast distances over rural routes.

Before modern transport, a drover might walk a herd for hundreds of miles.
Not a Cowboy
Drovers are similar to cowboys, but cowboys typically manage herds on ranches, not long drives.

Unlike a cowboy, a drover rarely ropes cattle but focuses on driving them forward.
Professional Skill
Being a drover requires specialized skills in animal behavior and endurance for long treks.

He trained for years to learn the skills of a drover, understanding the animals' needs.
Historical Roots
Originally, drovers drove livestock on foot, traveling vast distances over rural routes.

Before modern transport, a drover might walk a herd for hundreds of miles.
Not a Cowboy
Drovers are similar to cowboys, but cowboys typically manage herds on ranches, not long drives.

Unlike a cowboy, a drover rarely ropes cattle but focuses on driving them forward.
Professional Skill
Being a drover requires specialized skills in animal behavior and endurance for long treks.

He trained for years to learn the skills of a drover, understanding the animals' needs.
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