Steer (Noun)
Meaning 1
An indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
Castrated bull.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The farmer raised a steer from a young calf to sell at the market.
- A steer is typically less aggressive than an intact bull due to the lack of testosterone.
- The steer was led to the slaughterhouse, its fate sealed.
- Steers are often used for beef production because they are easier to handle than bulls.
- The rancher's prize steer won first prize at the county fair.