a herd or flock of animals being driven in a body

a drove of cattle

drive (livestock, especially cattle) to market

these three men discovered the coal on the Dulkaninna Creek while droving cattle

droving demanded long hours in the saddle and periods of isolation

operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle

he got into his car and drove off

they drove back into town

she drove aimlessly for hours

propel or carry along by force in a specified direction

the wind will drive you onshore

urge or force (animals or people) to move in a specified direction

they drove a flock of sheep through the centre of the city

the French infantry were driven back

(of a source of power) provide the energy to set and keep (an engine or piece of machinery) in motion

a two-litre engine drives the front wheels

turbines driven by steam

(of a fact or feeling) compel (someone) to act in a particular way, especially one that is considered undesirable or inappropriate

he was driven by ambition

some people are driven to murder their tormentors

(in ball games) hit or kick (the ball) hard with a free swing of the bat, racket, or foot

from the free kick Owen drove the ball past the keeper