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(scores of) A large number of something
“The farm has a flock of 85 sheep, but there are plans to build up the numbers by keeping some of the ewe lambs for breeding stock this year.”
Farm animals bred and kept for their meat, skins, etc.
Plural for a number of birds of one kind feeding, resting or traveling together
“Further out to sea, a flock of gannets rested on the surface, digesting their meal.”
Plural for a large number or crowd of people, animals or things
“One year, as she'd stepped off the plane to Cyprus, a whole flock of people had gathered around her.”
Plural for a large number of bees or other insects flying closely together
Plural for padding used to stuff cushions, furniture, or soft toys
Plural for offspring or children (collectively) of a family
Plural for a large quantity of something
To congregate or assemble in large numbers
“In the evenings, the crowd would flock into the Plaza Mayor, framed by tall houses and surrounded by arcades.”
To move or head towards a place in large numbers
“He knew that in the early morning when the rapids would finally end, the crocodiles would flock towards him looking for a meal.”
To inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers
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