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FLOK/flɒk/

A flock is a group of birds or sheep, or a crowd of people (verb: to flock): a flock of geese, people flock to the foyer. Crowd is everyday; a crush in the lobby is not an occupancy certificate.

Meaning

A group of birds or sheep; also a crowd of people (verb: to flock).

Examples

• “A flock in the foyer is not an occupancy certificate; count the seats.”
• “Crowd is everyday. Herd is the cattle twin. A crush is a vibe. A number on a certificate is the rule. Count the seats; then open the doors if the cap still holds.”

Good to know

A group of birds, sheep, or people. Everyday: crowd. A crush ≠ a cap.

Near in meaning

crowd, herd, throng

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