Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tup
Noun
/tʌp/

Definition
A male sheep, especially one that is used for breeding.

Examples
- The farmer decided to tup the ewes in early autumn.
- He bought a tup from a local breeder to improve his flock’s genetics.

Meaning
The term ‘tup’ specifically refers to a ram, highlighting its role in breeding within a flock of sheep.

Synonyms
- Ram
- Sheep
- Male sheep