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Definition of cattle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
animalsdomesticated bovine animals as a group
- The farmer raised cattle on his ranch.
2.
- The concert was packed with cattle moving to the rhythm..
3.
farm animalsTECH. bovid mammals of the tribe BoviniTECH.
- Wild cattle roamed the grasslands.
Images of cattle

domesticated bovine animals as a group 
bovid mammals of the tribe Bovini
Expressions with cattle
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economy class with limited space and comfort
Passengers complained about the cattle class conditions on the flight.
open audition attracting many applicants
The theater held a cattle call for the new play.
handled without care or respect like animals
The workers felt treated like cattle in the crowded factory.
place where cows cross a road or path
The sign warns of a cattle crossing ahead.
enclosure for keeping cattle
The farmer built a new cattle pen for the cows.
large farm where cattle are raised
He owns a cattle ranch in Texas.
building where cattle are kept
The farmer built a new cattle shed for the winter.
person who owns many cows and is very rich
The cattle baron built a mansion on his land.
farm with land and facilities for raising cattle
They visited a cattle farm during their trip.
activity of breeding and keeping cows and bulls for farm products
Cattle raising is the main source of income in this region.
dog bred for herding cattle
The cattle dog quickly gathered the herd.
large Australian farm for raising cattle
They visited a cattle station during their trip to Australia.
vehicle for transporting livestock on roads
The farmer loaded the cows into the cattle truck.
metal bars on a road stopping animals but letting vehicles pass
The cattle grid kept the cows from crossing the road.
metal bars in a road that stop cattle crossing
The cattle guard kept the cows from leaving the field.
place where women are judged by appearance
The beauty pageant felt like a cattle market.
breed of medium-sized, high-energy dogs developed in Australia
The Australian cattle dog is known for its agility and endurance.
process of moving cattle over long distances
The cattle drive took several days to complete.
stick used to move cattle, often electrified
The farmer used a cattle prod to guide the herd.
small white bird of the heron family often seen near cattle
The cattle egret followed the cows across the field.
illegal stealing of cattle from farms or ranches
Cattle rustling was a major problem in the 1800s.
route used by cattle on a ranch
The rancher checked the cattle trail for any obstacles.
cramped or uncomfortable transport situation
The bus was so crowded, it felt like a cattle wagon.
full of big talk but lacking action power or substance
He is all hat and no cattle when it comes to managing the team..
Origin of cattle
Latin, capitale (property) + Old French, catel (chattel)
Terms with cattle included in their meaning
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agriculture
adult male of domesticated cattle
old world cattle
large bovine animal found in Africa and Asia
cattle ranch
person who herds cattle on ranches, often on horseback
animal feces
feces from large animals like cattle
cattle herding
woman tending cattle in the American West
cattle
bovine animals raised for meat
agriculture
castrated male cattle raised for beef
cattle
enclosed area used to hold bulls
agriculture
enclosure for livestock like cattle or horses
cattle sound
make a low sound like a cow
animal
characteristic lowing sound made by cattle
Australia
large field for cattle or sheep
farming
raising cattle or other livestock on a large farm
business
economic sector that raises cattle and produces meat for people
cattle
Texas cattle breed known for long horns
western livestock
type of cattle with long horns
medical
brain disease in cattle causing abnormal behavior
cattle sound
make a sound like a cow's moo
meat
beef from a breed of cattle prized for quality
agriculture
breed of black, hornless cattle from Scotland
animal
domesticated cattle
material
leather made from young cattle hide
animal food
food for animals like cattle and horses
cattle farm
linked to running a ranch, or its everyday way of living
Examples of cattle in a sentence
The rancher sold his cattle at the market. The fans were like cattle at the stadium. The shoppers moved like cattle through the mall. The cattle were grazing peacefully. Farmers raised cattle for milk and meat.
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- French:bétail, ...
- German:Rinder, Menschenmenge, ...
- Italian:bovini, massa, ...
- Spanish:ganado, vacuno, ...
- Portuguese:gado, bovinos, ...
- Chinese:牛群, 人群, ...
- Japanese:牛, 群衆, ...
- Arabic:ماشِية, قَطِيع, ...
- Hebrew:בָּקָר, הָמוֹן, ...
- Russian:скот, стадо людей, ...
- Ukrainian:худоба, натовп, ...
- Hindi:गोवंश, भीड़, ...

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