noun
cowpoke
Cowpoke (noun) means a cowboy who looks after free-range cattle.
noun
1
A cowboy who looks after free-range cattle.
2
A device from the 19th century, worn around the neck of cows and other livestock, meant to stop them pushing against fences; it worked by poking the animal whenever it touched the fence.
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Etymology
Formed from cow and poke.
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What is the meaning of cowpoke?
"cowpoke" (noun) means a cowboy who looks after free-range cattle.
What is another word for cowpoke?
Other words for "cowpoke" include puncher, cowpuncher, cowhand, cowherd.
What are the different meanings of cowpoke?
"cowpoke" has 2 main meanings: 1. A cowboy who looks after free-range cattle; 2. A device from the 19th century, worn around the neck of cows and other livestock, meant to stop them pushing against fences; it worked by poking the animal whenever it touched the fence.
