Word
bullock
Phoneticsbul·lock, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbʊɫək/
UK/bˈʊlək/
Definitions
01castrated bull
C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English
n. a male cow that has been castrated, usually kept for its meat or to work on a farm.
n. a castrated male bovine, specifically one raised for beef production or trained as a draught animal.
“The farmer led the bullock across the field to the new pasture.”
“In many traditional agricultural societies, the bullock remains a vital source of power for ploughing fields and transporting heavy goods.”
Teaching tip
In American English, 'steer' is the standard term for a young castrated male raised for beef, while 'ox' refers to one used for work.
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02young bull
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Archaic
n. a young male cow that has not been castrated.
n. a young, uncastrated male bovine; this sense is largely restricted to historical or specific regional contexts.
“The old story describes a bullock wandering away from the herd.”
“The archival records from the nineteenth century frequently mention the sale of bullocks alongside mature breeding stock.”
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03to bully
C2 · Proficiency Informal · British English
v. to treat someone in a mean way or try to scare them into doing something.
v. to intimidate or coerce through superior strength or influence.
“He tried to bullock his way through the crowd to get to the front.”
“The manager was known to bullock his subordinates into accepting longer hours without additional compensation.”
Usage
often used with 'into' or 'through'
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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