Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ox
Noun
/ɒks/
Definition
A domesticated bovine animal, typically used as a draft animal or for meat.
Examples
- The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
- Oxen are often trained to work together to haul heavy carts.
- In some cultures, oxen are used in ceremonial events as a symbol of strength.
Meaning
An ox is a large, usually castrated male cow that has been trained to work, often pulling heavy loads or plowing fields.
Synonyms
- bovine
- steer
- bull
- cattle
