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Roundup

/rˈaʊˌndʌp/
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(noun) An activity in which cattle are herded together in order to be inspected, counted, branded or shipped.

There was a yearly roundup during which thousands of cattle were driven east.
She was only wearing her nightdress when the roundup happened.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The sheriff organized a cattle ____ to bring the herd back to the ranch.

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