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Bullock: meaning, definitions and examples

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bullock

 

[ หˆbสŠlษ™k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal farm

A bullock is a young male bovine animal, typically castrated, that is raised mainly for beef production. They are usually less aggressive than uncastrated bulls and are often used in farming and ranching settings.

Synonyms

calf, steer

Examples of usage

  • The farmer raised several bullocks for meat.
  • Bullocks are often seen in large farming operations.
  • In India, bullocks are commonly used for plowing fields.
  • After six months, the bullocks were ready for sale.
  • The bullock cart slowly moved through the village.

Translations

Translations of the word "bullock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น boi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sapi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ byk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽปๅ‹ข็‰›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bล“uf

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ buey

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boฤŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์†Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรฝk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bรฝk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฌ็‰›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ naut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถkรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ toro

Etymology

The term 'bullock' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'bulloca', which is a combination of 'bulla' meaning bull and the diminutive suffix 'ock'. The earliest records of the term date back to the 12th century when it was used in Great Britain to refer specifically to a young bull. Over time, the word has evolved to denote a castrated bull reared for beef. It reflects the significant role that cattle farming played in agrarian societies, particularly in Britain and its colonies, where bullocks were vital for meat production and agricultural labor.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,025, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.