bulls

Noun

bull (countable and uncountable, plural bulls)

1. Specifically, one that is uncastrated.

   Synonyms:

   gentleman cow

2. (broadly) Any bovine of an aggressive or long-horned breed regardless of age and sex.

   Synonyms:

   gentleman cow

3. A male of domesticated cattle or oxen of any age.
4. Any adult male bovine.
5. An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants, camels and seals.
   • The quick eyes of a female caught sight of him first. With a barking guttural she called the attention of the others. Several huge bulls stood erect to get a better view of the intruder. With bared fangs and bristling necks they advanced slowly toward him, with deep-throated, ominous growls.1913, Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Return of Tarzan, New York: Ballantine Books, published 1963, page 196
6. (slang, uncountable) Beef.
   • Meanwhile the Tommies had discovered several large tins of ham in the captured lorry. 'That,' said the big Nazi, 'is for our tea.' 'No,' said a Tommy sergeant-major. 'That's for our tea. For you, chummy, we've kept a nice bit of bull.'1949, Stephen Peter Llewellyn, Journey Towards Christmas, page 142

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