Cowhand
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkaʊˌhænd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cowhand is a noun meaning One who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
Meaning
One who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
More Meanings
- Cowman or herdsman, especially to a dairy cattle herd.
Example Sentences
Say, you ever run into a cowhand by the name of Woodsy Niles?
I'm an old cowhand from the Rio Grande / but my legs ain't bowed and my cheeks ain't tan […]
Though a first rate cow hand he very shortly proved himself to be wholly incapable of acting as head.
Word Forms
- cowhands
- cow hand
Synonyms for cowhand
Depending on context, synonyms include cowperson, cowpoke, cattleman, puncher, cowboy, cowpuncher.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cowpoke, cowpuncher, cowboy, cowherd, cattleman, cowman.
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