Steers: meaning, definitions and examples

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steers

 

[ stษชrz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on a farm

Adult male cattle are called steers. They are castrated males that are raised for beef production. Steers are usually larger and heavier than heifers, which are female cattle that have not yet had a calf. Steers are commonly used in beef farming.

Synonyms

bulls, cattle, oxen

Examples of usage

  • Farmers raise steers for meat production.
  • Steers are often fed a diet high in grains to promote muscle growth.
  • Cattle ranchers keep steers separate from the cows and calves.
  • The steers in the herd were all tagged for identification purposes.
  • Steers are typically sold to meat processing plants once they reach a certain weight.

Translations

Translations of the word "steers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bois

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ochsen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lembu jantan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ woล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›„็‰›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bล“ufs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bueyes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถkรผzler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™ฉ์†Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซูŠุฑุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ voly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voli

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uxar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะณั–ะทะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถkรผzlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bueyes

Etymology

The word 'steers' originated from the Old English word 'steor', which meant 'bullock' or 'young ox'. Cattle have been domesticated for thousands of years, with steers playing a vital role in providing meat for human consumption. The practice of castrating male cattle to create steers has been common in many cultures around the world to improve meat quality and temperament. Today, steers continue to be an important part of the beef industry.

See also: steer, steering, steersman.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,567, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.