bull
/bʊl/ noun B1- Specifically, one that is uncastrated.
- Any bovine of an aggressive or long-horned breed regardless of age and sex.
- A male of domesticated cattle or oxen of any age.
- Any adult male bovine.
- An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants, camels and seals.
- Beef.
- A large, strong man.
- An investor who buys (commodities or securities) in anticipation of a rise in prices.
Plural bulls
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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By the bull that I killed, am I to stand nosing into your dog’s den for my fair dues?
Now to Baloo’s word I will add one bull, and a fat one, newly killed, not half a mile from here, if ye will accept the man’s cub according to the Law.
Where is the bull, Bagheera?
At last they all went down the hill for the dead bull, and only Akela, Bagheera, Baloo, and Mowgli’s own wolves were left.
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