nounπShare(properly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved."The farmer's cow gave birth to a calf this morning. "animalagriculturefoodbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(formerly inexact but now common) Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves."The farmer milked the cow every morning. "animalagriculturebiologyfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBeef: the meat of cattle as food."My grandmother made a delicious stew with beef from the cow. "foodanimalagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc."The farmer's herd included several cows, including some water buffalo. "animalagriculturefoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants."The zookeeper carefully fed the cow, a large female elephant. "animalbiologynatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult."That new coworker is a real cow; she's always complaining and never helps anyone. "personnegativeattitudecharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car."The mechanic used a cow to stop the printing press from moving. "machinevehicletechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(chiefly in the passive voice) To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of."Con artists are not cowed by the law."attitudemindcharacteremotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chimney cowl."The chimney cowl protected the house from rain. "architecturepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading