Bull

usgb/bʊl/
noun

A male cow.

The bull is in the field.
Visual representation of "bull" - A male cow

Often appears as...

  • bull market
  • bull run
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Gender Specific

Use 'bull' only for male cows, not females which are called 'cows'.

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The farmer introduced the new bull to his herd.
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Animal Age

'Bull' usually refers to an adult male, while a young one is known as a 'bullock' or 'calf'.

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That bull started off as the strongest calf in the field.
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