1. plural of herding; the act or practice of gathering, tending, or moving a group of animals (such as cattle, sheep, or goats) together
Usage: usually used in the context of livestock management or pastoral activities
2. plural of herding; groups or instances of animals gathered or moved together as a herd
Usage: less common usage; refers to multiple herds or herding events

Examples

• The shepherd's herdings of sheep across the mountain pasture took several hours.
• Traditional herdings of cattle were common in the American West during the 19th century.
• Modern herdings often use dogs and fencing to manage large groups of livestock.
• The nomadic tribe relied on seasonal herdings to find fresh grazing land.
• Herdings of wild horses are monitored by wildlife management agencies.
• The ranch manager coordinated multiple herdings throughout the spring season.