transitive. Chiefly North American. To drive (cattle) by prodding; to herd or drive as a cowboy. Also intransitive: to work as a cattle driver or…

(transitive and intransitive) to drive (cattle).

transitive. To herd or guard (cattle or other animals) at night. Also in extended use.

transitive. To drive (cattle) in a close herd. Obsolete. rare.

to ride herd on (also over) North American (chiefly regional (western)): to guard and control (a herd of cattle) on horseback; (usually in extended…

transitive. U.S. To turn or guide (cattle) in a particular direction. Now rare.

transitive. To hem in (cattle or game) by riding or beating in a circle round them; to beat or stalk round (a stretch of country) for game. Also…