boeuf — meaning in English
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English meaning
- beef noun The meat of cattle, used as food.
- bull noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
- bullock noun A castrated bull raised for work or meat; an ox.
- jam noun A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
- ox noun A castrated adult male of domestic cattle, traditionally used to pull carts or ploughs.
- stag noun An adult male deer, especially a mature red deer.
- steer verb To control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.
Senses
boeuf is used for these senses in English:
- bull (US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.
- bullock A castrated bull; an ox.
- jam (countable, popular music) An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.
- jam (music) To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).
- jam session (music) An informal gathering of musicians to play music, especially improvised jazz or a similar genre.
- ox An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus), especially when used as a beast of burden.
- stag (countable) An improperly or late castrated bull or ram – also called a bull seg (see note under ox).
- steer The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.
beef — full definition
- noun The meat of cattle, used as food.
- noun A complaint, grudge, or ongoing dispute with someone.
- verb To complain.
bull — full definition
- noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
- adj Describing a market where prices are rising or expected to rise.
- noun Nonsense; empty or dishonest talk (informal).
- noun An official document or edict issued by the Pope.