bull (Meaning)
bull (n)
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
a large and strong and heavyset man
obscene words for unacceptable behavior
a serious and ludicrous blunder
uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
an investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus
the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20
the center of a target
a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle
bull (v)
push or force
try to raise the price of stocks through speculative buying
speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths
advance in price
bull (n.)
The male of any species of cattle (Bovidae); hence, the male of any large quadruped, as the elephant; also, the male of the whale.
One who, or that which, resembles a bull in character or action.
Taurus, the second of the twelve signs of the zodiac.
A constellation of the zodiac between Aries and Gemini. It contains the Pleiades.
One who operates in expectation of a rise in the price of stocks, or in order to effect such a rise. See 4th Bear, n., 5.
bull (a.)
Of or pertaining to a bull; resembling a bull; male; large; fierce.
bull (v. i.)
To be in heat; to manifest sexual desire as cows do.
A seal. See Bulla.
A letter, edict, or respect, of the pope, written in Gothic characters on rough parchment, sealed with a bulla, and dated a die Incarnationis, i. e., from the day of the Incarnation. See Apostolical brief, under Brief.
A grotesque blunder in language; an apparent congruity, but real incongruity, of ideas, contained in a form of expression; so called, perhaps, from the apparent incongruity between the dictatorial nature of the pope's bulls and his professions of humility.
bull (v. t.)
To endeavor to raise the market price of; as, to bull railroad bonds; to bull stocks; to bull Lake Shore; to endeavor to raise prices in; as, to bull the market. See 1st Bull, n., 4.
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bull Sentence Examples
- The rancher inspected the muscular bull, considering its potential as a sire.
- With a flick of the matador's cape, the bull charged with ferocious determination.
- Cowboys at the rodeo prepared to ride the massive bull, bracing themselves for the wild ride ahead.
- In the stockyards, the bull bellowed loudly, asserting its dominance over the herd.
- The rancher's prized bull won first place in the county fair's livestock competition.
- Local folklore told of a legendary bull that roamed the mountains, evading capture for decades.
- The ranch hand carefully guided the bull into the holding pen, using expert handling techniques.
- Despite its formidable appearance, the bull was known for its gentle temperament around the ranchers.
- The bull pawed at the ground, its nostrils flaring as it prepared to defend its territory.
- In the arena, the bullfighter danced gracefully around the enraged bull, showcasing their agility and skill.
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The rancher inspected the muscular bull, considering its potential as a sire.
With a flick of the matador's cape, the bull charged with ferocious determination.
Cowboys at the rodeo prepared to ride the massive bull, bracing themselves for the wild ride ahead.
In the stockyards, the bull bellowed loudly, asserting its dominance over the herd.
