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DictionarysteerMale beef animal
noun

steer

A castrated male of domestic cattle raised for beef.

The steer grazes beside the fence.

Etymology
steerOld Englishyoung bull or ox

The Old English cattle-name continues in steer. Modern husbandry specializes it to a castrated male raised chiefly for beef.

More examples

  • Several steers stood near the water trough.
  • The rancher moved the steer into a different pasture.
  • A young steer followed the herd.

Forms

steer · steers

Similar words

cattle
The broader animal category.
bull
An uncastrated male of the same species.