bullock

noun

1
: a young bull
2
: a castrated bull : steer
bullocky adjective

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The tiger made several more kills — a Toda buffalo, sambar deer, a cart bullock, and a wandering pony. Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025 Amid religious riots, fear, and poor governance, ten million refugees fled their homes over just a few short days, travelling by train, foot, and bullock cart. Hazlitt, 17 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bullock was before the 12th century

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“Bullock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullock. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

1
: a young bull
2

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