noun
cowhand
Cowhand (noun) means a worker who looks after cattle roaming freely, especially in the western United States.
noun
1
A worker who looks after cattle roaming freely, especially in the western United States.
"Say, you ever run into a cowhand by the name of Woodsy Niles?"
— Waldo Salt, Midnight Cowboy (1969)
2
A worker who looks after a herd of cattle, especially a dairy herd.
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Etymology
Formed from cow and hand, or perhaps a blend of cowboy and farmhand.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of cowhand?
"cowhand" (noun) means a worker who looks after cattle roaming freely, especially in the western United States.
What is another word for cowhand?
Other words for "cowhand" include cowherd, cowpoke, cowpuncher, puncher.
What are the different meanings of cowhand?
"cowhand" has 2 main meanings: 1. A worker who looks after cattle roaming freely, especially in the western United States; 2. A worker who looks after a herd of cattle, especially a dairy herd.
