What is another word for coveys?

Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊvɪz] (IPA)

Coveys can be described by a plethora of different synonyms. Some of the most commonly used synonyms for coveys include flocks, herds, swarms, packs, groups, teams and clusters. The use of these synonyms may depend on the context in which coveys are being discussed. For example, flocks are typically used to describe birds that gather in groups, while herds are used to describe groups of grazing animals. Swarms are used to describe groups of insects, while packs are typically used for groups of animals such as wolves or dogs. Ultimately, selecting the right synonym for coveys will depend on the specific group being discussed and the specific context of the discussion.

What are the hypernyms for Coveys?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Coveys

In an endless long procession, Formless, countless of their kind Circle us in flying coveys Like the leaves in Autumn wind.
"Russian Lyrics"
Translated by Martha Gilbert Dickinson Bianchi
There was a kite-balloon in the sky behind me with the wispy clouds like white horse-tails all curled about it, and presently there came riding above it several coveys of aeroplanes, so that the sky was filled with their loud drone-song.
"From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917"
Philip Gibbs
Had it been otherwise all the partridges in the neighbourhood would have gathered together here; but there never seemed more than one or two coveys about.
"Wild Life in a Southern County"
Richard Jefferies

Related words: coveys of worms, a covey of quail, covey of doves

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