bullock
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈbʊɫək// UK //bˈʊlək// bul·lock
n. a young male cow that has not been castrated. You use this word when talking about cattle farming or meat production.
n. a young male bovine animal, typically under three years of age and not castrated. Distinct from an ox, which is a castrated adult male used for draft work.
The farmer sold the bullock to the butcher.
They kept the strongest bullock in the herd for breeding rather than selling it for meat.
In traditional agricultural economies, the bullock served as both a source of labor during its youth and a reserve of protein for the community.