noun
wrangler
RANGG-luh
noun
1
Someone who herds or manages livestock, especially horses.
"The wrangler saddled up six horses before dawn."
2
Someone who manages or organizes something complex, such as data or people.
"The film crew hired an animal wrangler for the dog scenes."
3
Someone who argues or disputes frequently.
"He's a natural wrangler, always ready for a debate."
How to Use Wrangler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to manage or control something unruly — horses, data, or an argument.
Common pairings
horse wrangler
data wrangler
Word Forms
wranglers plural
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Etymology
From wrangle plus the agent suffix "-er."