dull - not having a sharp edge or point; the knife was too dull to be of any use. sharp - having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; a sharp knife; a pencil with a sharp point.
Herping is the act of searching for amphibians or reptiles. The term, often used by professional and amateur herpetologists, comes from the word herp, which comes from the same Greek root as herpetology, herpet-, meaning creeping.
Swan upping is the traditional means by which the swans on the Thames are apportioned among the three proprietors. Its main practical purposes today are to conduct a census of swans and check their health. It occurs annually during the third week of July.