shorthorn

/ˈʃɔːrthɔːrn/ /ˈʃɔːrthɔːrn/

Meanings

noun

One of a breed of cattle, originating in England, with distinctively short horns (in contrast to longhorn cattle).

Examples :

"The farmer raised Shorthorn cattle for their meat and milk, easily identifying them by their smaller, curved horns. "

animal agriculture

adjective

Describing cattle that have distinctively short horns.

Examples :

"The farmer pointed to the shorthorn cattle grazing in the pasture, noting their characteristically small horns. "

animal agriculture

Related Words

characteristically adverb

/ˌkærəktərˈɪstɪkli/ /ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪkli/

In a usual or expected way; in characteristic manner.

"The student, characteristically, finished his homework early and then helped his younger sister with hers. "

cattle noun

/ˈkæt(ə)l/

Domesticated bovine animals (cows, bulls, steers etc).

"Do you want to raise cattle?"

distinctively adverb

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/ /dɪˈstɪŋktlɪ/

In a distinctive manner; in a way that is notable for its difference.

"The chef seasoned the soup distinctively with a blend of herbs, making it taste unlike any other. "

originating verb

/əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɔːrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/

To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.

"The rumor is originating from a misunderstanding in the office. "

pasture noun

/ˈpɑːstjə/ /ˈpæstʃɚ/

Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

"The cows grazed peacefully in the green pasture. "

describing verb

/dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

longhorn noun

/ˈlɒŋhɔːn/ /ˈlɔŋhɔɹn/

A breed of beef cattle, having long horns, bred in Texas and other parts of southwest United States.

"The rancher raised longhorn cattle because they were well-suited to the Texas climate. "

smaller adjective

/ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

"A small group."

grazing verb

/ˈɡɹeɪzɪŋ/

To feed or supply (cattle, sheep, etc.) with grass; to furnish pasture for.

"1999: Although it is perfectly good meadowland, none of the villagers has ever grazed animals on the meadow on the other side of the wall. — Stardust, Neil Gaiman, page 4 (2001 Perennial Edition)."

contrast noun

/ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/

A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.

"The strong contrast between the bright red of the firetruck and the dark blue of the police car made them easily distinguishable. "

identifying verb

/aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ /əˈdɛntɪˌfaɪɪŋ/

To establish the identity of someone or something.

"The detective is identifying the suspect in the security footage. "

pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "