bullock

noun

1
: a young bull
2
: a castrated bull : steer
bullocky adjective

Examples of bullock in a Sentence

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Amid religious riots, fear, and poor governance, ten million refugees fled their homes over just a few short days, travelling by train, foot, and bullock cart. Hazlitt, 17 July 2024 The redoubtable Harriet gave birth in the back of a bullock cart a few days later, amid the din of nearby shellfire. Adam Goodheart, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Sep. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bullock was before the 12th century

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“Bullock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullock. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

1
: a young bull
2

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