noun
Uncommon
bullock
BUU-luhk
Bullock (noun) means a castrated bull raised for work or meat; an ox. Example: “The farmer used a team of bullocks to pull the plough.”
noun
1
A castrated bull raised for work or meat; an ox.
"The farmer used a team of bullocks to pull the plough."
2
A young bull.
"The young bullock was kept separate from the rest of the herd."
How to use bullock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA castrated bull, traditionally used for farm labour, or a young bull.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bullocks
- Third person singular
- bullocks
- Past tense
- bullocked
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Etymology
From Old English bulluc, from bull + the diminutive suffix -ock.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bullock” mean?
The word “bullock” means a castrated bull raised for work or meat; an ox. In plain terms, a castrated bull, traditionally used for farm labour, or a young bull.
How do you pronounce “bullock”?
“Bullock” is pronounced BUU-luhk (/ˈbʊlək/ in IPA).
How do you use “bullock” in a sentence?
Here is “bullock” used in a sentence: “The farmer used a team of bullocks to pull the plough.”
What part of speech is “bullock”?
“Bullock” is a noun.
Where does the word “bullock” come from?
The word “bullock” comes from Old English. From Old English bulluc, from bull + the diminutive suffix -ock.
Is “bullock” a common word?
“Bullock” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bullock” have?
“Bullock” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a castrated bull raised for work or meat; an ox.
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