noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
- The farmer kept a prize bull separate from the herd.
- The bull snorted and pawed the ground as we walked past the gate.
- A bull elephant can be much larger than the females in its herd.
adj Describing a market where prices are rising or expected to rise.
- Investors were optimistic during the bull market of the late 1990s.
- Shares kept climbing, and commentators said the bull run could continue.
- Analysts argued that a bull market tends to make people more confident.
noun Nonsense; empty or dishonest talk (informal).
- Don't give me that bull — just tell me what really happened.
- I think his excuse was complete bull, and everyone could tell.
- Cut the bull and give me a straight answer, please.
noun An official document or edict issued by the Pope.
- The papal bull was read aloud in cathedrals across Europe.
- The historian studied a medieval bull sealed with lead.
- The bull ordered the king to end the dispute with the church.
