peão — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cowboy noun A person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.
- infantryman noun a soldier employed in an infantry role
- pawn verb To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
- pedestrian noun A person who is walking, especially as distinct from someone driving or riding.
- peon noun A person with little power or status, especially one doing low-level, menial work.
Senses
peão is used for these senses in English:
- cowboy A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.
- farm worker A person who works on, but does not own, a farm; an agricultural labourer / agricultural laborer.
- pedestrian A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.
- peon A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
cowboy — full definition
- noun A person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.
- noun Informal: someone who acts recklessly or without proper care, especially in business or trade work.
- verb To work herding cattle.
infantryman — full definition
- noun a soldier employed in an infantry role
- noun a male soldier of the infantry