Definition
Definition of cowing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
fear-inducingRare causing someone to feel afraidRare
- The cowing presence of the dark forest made them hesitate.
- The cowing roar of the lion echoed through the jungle.
- His cowing stare made everyone uncomfortable.
Origin of cowing
Old English, cū (cow) + -ing (gerund suffix)
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- French:intimidant, ...
- German:furchteinflößend, ...
- Italian:spaventoso, ...
- Spanish:atemorizante, ...
- Portuguese:intimidante, ...
- Chinese:吓人的, ...
- Japanese:恐ろしい, ...
- Arabic:مخيف, ...
- Hebrew:מַבְהִיל, ...
- Russian:устрашающий, ...
- Ukrainian:страшний, ...
- Hindi:डरावना, ...
Definition of cow - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
female bovineadult female of the species Bos taurus
- The cow grazed peacefully in the meadow.
2.
- She can be such a cow sometimes.
3.
female mammalfemale member of large mammals like whales
- The cow and her calf swam together.
4.
military cadetTECH. US third-year cadet at West PointTECH. US
- The cow led the training exercise.
5.
mining toolDated wedge used to stop a machineDated
- The miner used a cow to secure the cart.
Verb
intimidationintimidate or frighten someone into submission
- The bully cowed the smaller kids into silence.
Images of cow
adult female of the species Bos taurus 
wedge used to stop a machine
Expressions with cow
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used to express surprise or amazement
Holy cow, that was a close call!
institution treated with excessive respect
The old law was a sacred cow, never challenged.
business generating steady high profits
The smartphone division is the company's cash cow.
something remarkable or unique
Her new invention is a purple cow in the tech industry.
react excessively to a minor issue
Don't have a cow over a small mistake.
intimidate someone to make them comply
The bully cowed the smaller kids into submission.
white liquid from cows used as food
She drinks cow's milk every morning.
cow that is black in color
The farmer bought a black cow for his farm.
cow with brown fur
The farmer has a brown cow in the field.
barn for housing cows
The farmer built a new cow barn for the winter.
feces of cows used as fertilizer or dried for fuel
Cow dung is used as fertilizer and sometimes as fuel.
waste from cows used to enrich soil
Farmers spread cow manure on the fields.
cow raised for milk production
The farmer bought a new milk cow for the dairy.
land where cows graze and feed
The farmer led the herd to the cow pasture.
brain disease in cattle causing abnormal behavior
Mad cow is a serious concern for farmers.
large, round, and often innocent-looking eyes
She looked at him with cow eyes, hoping for forgiveness.
fecal matter of a cow found in fields
Watch out for the cow pie in the field.
bovine spongiform encephalopathy in cattle
Farmers are concerned about the spread of mad cow disease.
woman or girl who acts rude in a playful way
You cheeky cow, give that back!
horse used by cowboys for herding cattle
The cowboy rode his cow pony across the ranch.
small area where cow is kept
The farmer cleaned the cow stall every morning.
feel extremely hungry or able to eat a lot
I'm so hungry I could eat a whole cow!
don't get upset or angry
Don't have a cow, it's just a joke.
slang term for milk
Kids love drinking cow juice with cookies.
Origin of cow
Old English, cu (cow)
Examples of cow in a sentence
A cow can produce several gallons of milk daily. Everyone avoided her because she was known as a cow. Her rude comments made her seem like a real cow. The researchers tagged the cow before release. A cow protects her calf in the pod. The cow was responsible for organizing the event.
As a cow, he had more privileges than the younger cadets. The engineer reached for a cow to halt the machinery. Without a cow, the equipment couldn't be safely stopped. She refused to be cowed by their threats. The protesters were cowed into leaving the premises.
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- French:vache, intimider, ...
- German:Kuh, einschüchtern, ...
- Italian:mucca, intimidire, ...
- Spanish:vaca, intimidar, ...
- Portuguese:vaca, intimidar, ...
- Chinese:母牛, 恐吓, ...
- Japanese:雌牛, 威圧する, ...
- Arabic:بقرة, أَخَافَ, ...
- Hebrew:פָּרָה, לְהַפְחִיד, ...
- Russian:корова, запугать, ...
- Ukrainian:корова, залякувати, ...
- Hindi:गाय, धमकाना, ...
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