noun
- the practice of driving livestock, especially cattle or sheep, over long distances to market
Usage: historical; Australian/British
Examples
- Droving was essential for moving cattle from remote ranches to railheads.
- The old droving routes across Australia are now marked as heritage trails.
- His grandfather made a living from droving sheep across the countryside.
- Droving required skilled horsemen who could handle large herds.
- The droving season typically began after the spring rains.
- Many droving paths became the foundations for modern highways.