flock

/flɑk/
verb
  1. To gather or move together in a crowd or group.
    • Birds flock around the feeder when it's full of seeds.
    • Tourists flock to the beach during summer vacation.
    • Fans flock to the stadium on game days.
  2. To cover or decorate with flock (soft fibers or particles).
    • The factory flocked the fabric to make it feel like suede.
    • They flocked the wallpaper with a velvet pattern.
    • The artist flocked the canvas to create a fuzzy texture.
noun
  1. A group of animals, especially birds, sheep, or goats, that live or move together.
    • A flock of geese flew overhead in a V formation.
    • The shepherd led his flock of sheep down the mountain.
    • We saw a large flock of seagulls gathered near the pier.
  2. A group of people, especially those who are followers of a particular leader or belong to a church community.
    • The candidate addressed her flock of supporters at the rally.
    • The teacher watched over her flock of students during the field trip.
    • The pastor spoke to his flock about the importance of kindness.
  3. A soft material made from small fibers or particles, used for stuffing or as a coating on fabric or wallpaper.
    • They used flock to give the wallpaper a velvety texture.
    • The inside of the jewelry box was lined with red flock.
    • The toy was filled with soft flock instead of foam.
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