Collective Noun for Turkeys

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What Is a Group of Turkeys Called?

A group of turkeys is called a rafter.

Collective Noun	Usage
rafter	a rafter of turkeys

rafter of turkeys

Other Words for a Group of Turkeys

While rafter is the most common collective noun for turkeys, a group of turkeys is also called a raffle.

What Type of Word is "Rafter"?

The word "rafter" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things.

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"Rafter Is" or "Rafter Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "rafter" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:

• The rafter is moving nearer.
• The rafter are moving in different directions.

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