Also means
in swarms, in large groups
Usage Note
Scharenweise (from Schar, flock/crowd) describes people or animals moving or appearing in large crowds. Die Touristen kamen scharenweise — the tourists came in droves. It is slightly more vivid and colourful than massenweise, emphasising the crowd-like quality.
Examples
"Die Vögel zogen scharenweise nach Süden."
Natural Translation
The birds migrated south in flocks.
Literal Translation
The birds drew in flocks towards the south.
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