Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stirk
Noun
/stɜrk/
Definition
A young cattle or calf.
Examples
- The farmer raised several stirks in the pasture.
- She could identify a stirk by its well-defined muscles and vigorous behavior.
- In some regions, people still use the term stirk to describe young cattle.
Meaning
The term ‘stirk’ specifically refers to a young bull or heifer that has been weaned from its mother.
Synonyms
- Calf
- Heifer
- Young cattle
