Bull (Noun)
Meaning 1
A formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A serious and ludicrous blunder; "he made a bad bull of the assignment".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The politician's statement about the economy was a complete bull that left many experts scratching their heads.
- The student's attempt to solve the math problem was a bull that earned him a failing grade.
- The company's decision to invest in the failing startup was a bull that cost them millions of dollars.
- The chef's attempt to cook a soufflé was a bull that ended with a flat, inedible mess.
- The investor's prediction about the stock market was a bull that led to a significant loss for many of his clients.
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Meaning 3
Mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The farmer led the bull into the corral to mate with the heifers.
- In the wild, a male elephant bull will often wander on its own or form small bachelor groups.
- A whale bull can grow up to 50 feet in length and weigh over 50 tons.
- The rodeo rider was thrown off the angry bull and trampled in the dirt.
- In a typical herd of cattle, one dominant bull will mate with multiple cows.
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Meaning 4
Uncomplimentary terms for a policeman.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The officer was just doing his job, but the protesters still called him a bull.
- He got a ticket from a bull on the highway for speeding.
- The activist group chants slogans against the bulls who they claim are harassing them.
- In some cities, the term bull is used to refer to a police officer who is perceived as being overly aggressive.
- The protesters clashed with the bulls in riot gear, leading to several arrests.
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Meaning 5
Obscene words for unacceptable behavior; "I put up with a lot of bullshit from that jerk"; "what he said was mostly bull".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Usages
Examples
- I don't take kindly to all the bull he's been feeding me about the project.
- What he said was mostly bull, just trying to impress the client.
- I put up with a lot of bull from that jerk, but I'm not going to take it anymore.
- Stop spewing that bull and give me some real answers for once.
- The politician's speech was full of bull, just empty promises to get votes.
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Meaning 6
A large and strong and heavyset man; "he was a bull of a man"; "a thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He was a bull of a man, with a thick neck and broad shoulders that seemed to fill the doorway.
- The rugby player was a bull on the field, plowing through defenders with ease.
- After years of working as a bouncer, Jack had become a bull of a man, feared by all who crossed him.
- The boxer was a bull in the ring, relentless and powerful, wearing down his opponents with each round.
- The construction worker was a bull of a man, capable of lifting heavy loads with ease and working long hours without complaint.
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Meaning 7
Uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The farmer carefully led the bull into the enclosure to breed with the cows.
- A bull is typically larger and more aggressive than a steer or an ox.
- The rancher had to separate the bull from the rest of the herd to prevent fighting.
- The bull charged at the matador, its sharp horns glinting in the sunlight.
- In many breeds of cattle, a bull is used for breeding purposes due to its high fertility.
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Meaning 8
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a bull, she was known for her stubborn determination and strong will.
- The bull in him made him fiercely loyal to his loved ones.
- He was a typical bull, always speaking his mind and telling it like it was.
- Despite being a bull, she had a very sensitive and emotional side.
- Her bull nature made her very practical and down-to-earth in her approach to life.
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Meaning 9
An investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 10
The center of a target.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- She shot a bullseye in her first game of darts and couldn't believe her luck.
- Hitting the bull every time made the marksman unbeatable in competitions.
- He needed to be calm and focus to aim at the bull with his compound bow.
- With intense practice, her skills in hitting the bull's-eye of a standard archery target became nearly unparalleled.
- Winning this international event by shooting closest to the bull seemed possible, within their team's skill reach.
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Meaning 11
The second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- People born under the sign of the bull are known for their stubbornness and determination.
- The bull is the second sign of the zodiac and is associated with the earth element.
- Those born under the bull sign are often reliable and hardworking, but can also be quite opinionated.
- The bull is a fire sign, but it's also an earth sign, which can make for an interesting combination of traits.
- In astrology, the bull is said to be most compatible with the signs of the virgin and the capricorn.