cattle

[ kat-l ]

/ ˈkæt l /

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noun (used with a plural verb)

bovine animals, especially domesticated members of the genus Bos.

Bible. such animals together with other domesticated quadrupeds, as horses, swine, etc.

Disparaging. human beings, especially in a large, unruly crowd.

Words nearby cattle

cattegat, cattell, catterick, cattery, cattish, cattle, cattle call, cattle car, cattle class, cattle dog, cattle egret

Origin of cattle

1175–1225; Middle English catel < Old North French: (personal) property < Medieval Latin capitāle wealth; see capital¹

OTHER WORDS FROM cattle

cat·tle·less, adjective

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Examples from the Web for cattle

While not the most stimulating for those less passionate about cattle, Grandin made it interesting.
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The guys are known as “Forbeses” (as in Forbes rich list); the girls as “tiolki,” cattle.
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There were some $7 million in rabbit meat sales in 2000, according to the USDA, compared to $41 billion for cattle.
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In this one, he demonstrates the use of music as a conflict-free method of cattle rustling.
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The homestretch of the track had been blocked off with cattle fencing—the kind they use at rodeos that makes for easy climbing.
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There were numerous sheepfolds and two cattle pens, but the rest of the country round was quite open.
Taking Tales|W.H.G. Kingston
I discovered that they kept no cattle, nor animals of any kind for food or labor.
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Hooper took his share entirely in cash; your father took his probably part in cash, but certainly all of the ranch and cattle.
The Killer|Stewart Edward White
As we plodded along he talked about his cattle ranch, the price of cattle, and what profit he had made that year.
The Burglar's Fate And The Detectives|Allan Pinkerton
They struck into the mountains, following a cattle trail that wound upward with devious twists.
Crooked Trails and Straight|William MacLeod Raine

British Dictionary definitions for cattle

cattle

/ (ˈkætəl) /

noun (functioning as plural)

bovid mammals of the tribe Bovini (bovines), esp those of the genus Bos

Also called: domestic cattle any domesticated bovine mammals, esp those of the species Bos taurus (domestic ox)

Other words from cattle

Related adjective: bovine

Word Origin for cattle

C13: from Old Northern French catel, Old French chatel chattel

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