colley

/ˈkɒli/ or /ˈkɔli/

Definitions

1. noun

A dog of a rough or wiry coat, especially a type of sheepdog or a terrier

“The colley was known for its distinctive barking sound.”

2. verb

To herd or gather (sheep) in a particular way

“The farmer colleyed the sheep into a nearby pen.”

Synonyms

  • herder
  • shepherd

Antonyms

  • disperser
  • scatter