Pronunciation

/kəˈtl/

Definitions

Noun

Cattle refers to domesticated large ungulates, typically bovines (cows, bulls, and heifers), kept for their meat, milk, or labor.

Verb (collective)

To cattle can mean to herd or manage a group of livestock, often in a large number.

Adjective

Cattle-related or referring to animals of the bovine species.

Phrases

• “Manage the cattle” means to oversee and care for a herd of cows.
• “Cow-calf operation” describes a type of farm that focuses on raising calves for sale.
• “Cattle drive” is a historical term for moving herds over long distances.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The farmer was checking on his cattle before dawn.”
• Verb: “The rancher had to cattle the strays back into the pen.”
• Adjective: “The cattle were peacefully grazing in the field.”

Synonyms

• Livestock
• Herd
• Grazing animals
• Beef cattle
• Dairy cattle

Antonyms

• Predators (animals that hunt cattle)
• Wild animals (untamed or non-domesticated ungulates)