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Ox

usgb/ɑːks/Volume
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Historical Usage

The term 'ox' evokes an image of traditional farming and historical labor.

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The museum's exhibit featured an ox yoked to an ancient plow.
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Physically Strong

'Ox' implies great strength and is sometimes used to describe a strong person.

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The weightlifter was as strong as an ox.
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Gender Specific

An 'ox' is typically a male bovine that has been castrated and trained for work.

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The oxen were vital for farm work before engines existed.
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