Ranching: meaning, definitions and examples

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ranching

 

[ ˈræntʃɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

farming practice

Ranching refers to the practice of raising animals for food, fiber, and labor on large tracts of land, known as ranches. This method of agriculture is primarily associated with cattle, sheep, and horses in various regions around the world. Ranching often involves the management of pastoral land and can include activities such as breeding, feeding, and herding animals.

Synonyms

cattle farming, livestock farming, pastoralism.

Examples of usage

  • He spent his summers working on a ranching operation.
  • Ranching in Texas is a significant part of the state's culture.
  • Sustainable ranching practices are important for environmental conservation.
  • She dreamed of owning her own ranching business one day.

Translations

Translations of the word "ranching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pecuária

🇮🇳 पशुपालन

🇩🇪 Ranching

🇮🇩 peternakan

🇺🇦 скотарство

🇵🇱 hodowla bydła

🇯🇵 牧畜業

🇫🇷 élevage

🇪🇸 ganadería

🇹🇷 hayvancılık

🇰🇷 목축업

🇸🇦 تربية الماشية

🇨🇿 chovatelství

🇸🇰 chov

🇨🇳 牧场经营

🇸🇮 govedoreja

🇮🇸 bændur

🇰🇿 мал шаруашылығы

🇬🇪 ზოოპარკი

🇦🇿 heyvandarlıq

🇲🇽 ganadería

Etymology

The word 'ranching' is derived from the term 'ranch', which came into use in the 19th century in the Americas. It stems from the Spanish word 'rancho', meaning a small farm or grazing area. Initially, ranching was associated with the Spanish settlements in the Americas, and the concept evolved as European settlers moved westward, expanding the practice to accommodate larger herds of livestock. The rise of ranching in the United States was closely linked to the development of the cattle industry, especially in states like Texas and Montana. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, ranching practices shifted from traditional methods to more industrialized processes, which increased the scale and efficiency of livestock production. Today, ranching is not only a significant economic activity but also a major cultural aspect of rural life in many regions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,731, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.