Definition of droves:
(n) :
(figuratively, by extension, usually in the plural) A large number of people on the move.
(n) :
A cattle drive or the herd being driven by it; thus, a number of cattle driven to market or new pastures.
(v) :
To herd cattle; particularly over a long distance.
(n) :
A road or track along which cattle are habitually, used to be or could be driven; a droveway.
(n) :
A narrow drain or channel used in the irrigation of land.
(n) :
A broad chisel used to bring stone to a nearly smooth surface.