flock dot: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B1Neutral; common in both everyday and literary contexts.
Quick answer
What does “flock dot” mean?
A group of birds or sheep.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A group of birds or sheep; a gathering of animals.
A large group of people, especially under guidance of a leader; fibers used for stuffing.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is largely identical. The term 'flock' for a church congregation is slightly more common in British English.
Connotations
Generally neutral for animals; for people, can imply conformity or lack of individuality in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally common in both dialects.
Grammar
How to Use “flock dot” in a Sentence
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Collocations
Examples
Examples of “flock dot” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- People began to flock to the seaside as the weather warmed up.
- The birds flock together at dusk.
American English
- Fans flocked to the stadium for the championship game.
- Tourists flock to the national parks in summer.
adjective
British English
- The wallpaper had a flocked velvet pattern.
- He wore an old-fashioned flock jacket.
American English
- She bought flocked Christmas cards.
- The invitation had elegant flocked lettering.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except metaphorically: 'Investors flocked to the new tech stock.'
Academic
Used in biology/zoology to describe animal behavior.
Everyday
Very common: 'A flock of pigeons landed in the square.' 'People flock to the sales.'
Technical
In textiles: 'flock' refers to short fibers applied to a surface for texture.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “flock dot”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “flock dot”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “flock dot”
- Using 'flock' for a group of fish (use 'school'). Using 'flock' as a plural noun (it's singular: one flock, two flocks). Incorrect: 'The sheeps flocked.' Correct: 'The sheep flocked.'
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it's most common for birds and sheep, but can be used for goats, and metaphorically for people.
'Flock' typically refers to birds or sheep, while 'herd' is used for larger grazing animals like cows, elephants, or deer.
Yes, it means to gather or move in a large group. E.g., 'People flocked to the concert.'
It's wallpaper with a velvety, raised pattern created by applying short fibers ('flock') to the surface.
A group of birds or sheep.
Flock dot is usually neutral; common in both everyday and literary contexts. in register.
Flock dot: in British English it is pronounced /flɒk/, and in American English it is pronounced /flɑːk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Birds of a feather flock together.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a FLOCK of birds all LOCKed together in flight.
Conceptual Metaphor
PEOPLE ARE ANIMALS (sheep/birds), implying herd behavior.
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following is NOT a typical use of 'flock'?