cowhand
/ˈkaʊˌhænd/
cowhand noun: one who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
Noun
cowhand (plural cowhands)
- One who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
- Though a first rate cow hand he very shortly proved himself to be wholly incapable of acting as head.1886 April, Theodore Roosevelt, “Ranch Life and Game Shooting in the West”, in Outing, volume 8, number 1, page 3
- I'm an old cowhand from the Rio Grande / but my legs ain't bowed and my cheeks ain't tan […]1936, “I'm an Old Cowhand (from the Rio Grande)”, Mercer, Johnny (music)
- Cowman or herdsman, especially to a dairy cattle herd.
Synonyms of cowhand
Forms of cowhand
| plural | cowhands |
|---|---|
| alternative form | cow hand |
Origin of cowhand
From cow + hand, or perhaps blend of cowboy + farmhand.
Questions about cowhand
- What does cowhand mean?
- Cowhand means one who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
- What part of speech is cowhand?
- Cowhand is a noun.
- How do you pronounce cowhand?
- Cowhand is pronounced /ˈkaʊˌhænd/.
- What is the plural of cowhand?
- The plural of cowhand is cowhands.
Words near cowhand in the dictionary
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