Cowpuncher: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
cowpuncher
[ หkaสหpสntสษr ]
western slang
A cowboy, especially one who is skilled at roping cattle.
Synonyms
cattle herder, cowboy, ranch hand
Examples of usage
- He was known as the best cowpuncher in the region.
- The cowpuncher rode his horse across the open range, herding the cattle.
- They hired a seasoned cowpuncher to help with the roundup.
Translations
Translations of the word "cowpuncher" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vaqueiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฏเฅเค เคเคพ เคฐเคเคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Cowboy
๐ฎ๐ฉ koboi
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฒะฑะพะน
๐ต๐ฑ kowboj
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใฆใใผใค
๐ซ๐ท cowboy
๐ช๐ธ vaquero
๐น๐ท kovboy
๐ฐ๐ท ์นด์ฐ๋ณด์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุนู ุงูุจูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ kovboj
๐ธ๐ฐ kovboj
๐จ๐ณ ็ไป
๐ธ๐ฎ kavboj
๐ฎ๐ธ kรบreki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะฒะฑะพะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kovboy
๐ฒ๐ฝ vaquero
Word origin
The term 'cowpuncher' originated in the American West in the mid-19th century. It combines the words 'cow' and 'puncher,' with 'puncher' referring to someone who punches cattle to herd them. The cowpuncher played a crucial role in the cattle industry, helping to drive and manage herds across vast open ranges.
See also: cow, coward, cowboy, cowgirl, cowhand, cowherd, cowman, cowpoke, cows, cowshed.