noun
bullock
BULL-uhk/ˈbʊlək/
A young male bovine, especially one that has been castrated.
The young bullock stands beside a larger cow in the pasture.
Etymology
Old English bulluc named a young bull or bull calf. The meaning later narrowed to a castrated male reared for beef, shifting the emphasis from youth to the animal’s condition and use.
In context
the hind quarters of an ox or bullock,
I'm loading bullocks now over $1,300 a head, paid for.
More examples
- The farmer raised several bullocks for beef.
- Two bullocks pulled the loaded wagon along the track.
- The sturdy bullock lowered its head to drink.
Forms
bullock · bullocks
Similar words
- bull
- Usually an uncastrated adult male bovine, while bullock often means a castrated young male.