drove (Meaning)

Wordnet

drove (n)

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

a moving crowd

a stonemason's chisel with a broad edge for dressing stone

Webster

drove (imp.)

of Drive

of Drive.

Webster

drove (n.)

A collection of cattle driven, or cattle collected for driving; a number of animals, as oxen, sheep, or swine, driven in a body.

Any collection of irrational animals, moving or driving forward; as, a finny drove.

A crowd of people in motion.

A road for driving cattle; a driftway.

A narrow drain or channel used in the irrigation of land.

A broad chisel used to bring stone to a nearly smooth surface; -- called also drove chisel.

The grooved surface of stone finished by the drove chisel; -- called also drove work.

To drive, as cattle or sheep, esp. on long journeys; to follow the occupation of a drover.

To finish, as stone, with a drove or drove chisel.

drove Sentence Examples

  1. The speeding car drove recklessly through the red light, narrowly missing the oncoming traffic.
  2. Sarah drove her new sports car down the winding mountain road, enjoying the thrill of the curves.
  3. The heavy truck driver drove tirelessly for hours, determined to deliver the goods on time.
  4. During the weekend getaway, we drove along the scenic coastal highway, admiring the breathtaking views.
  5. The taxi driver skillfully drove through the crowded city streets, dodging pedestrians and other vehicles.
  6. We drove to the airport in a hurry to catch our flight, hoping not to miss it.
  7. The rally car driver pushed the limits of physics as they drove at breakneck speed on the dirt track.
  8. My father patiently drove me to school every morning, despite the long commute.
  9. We drove to the countryside for a picnic, enjoying the peace and tranquility of nature.
  10. The determined hiker drove himself to complete the challenging trail, despite the difficult terrain.

FAQs About the word drove

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The speeding car drove recklessly through the red light, narrowly missing the oncoming traffic.

Sarah drove her new sports car down the winding mountain road, enjoying the thrill of the curves.

The heavy truck driver drove tirelessly for hours, determined to deliver the goods on time.

During the weekend getaway, we drove along the scenic coastal highway, admiring the breathtaking views.