English Dictionary

cow

/kaʊ/

noun

(strictly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.

The cow grazes in the field.

意味（1）

(strictly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.

Cow milk is the most common form of milk in Europe.

意味（2）

(formerly inexact but now common) Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.

意味（3）

(uncommon) Beef: the meat of cattle as food.

The only meat I eat is cow.

意味（4）

(uncommon) Any bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc.

意味（5）

(biology) A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.

意味（6）

(derogatory, UK, Australia, informal) A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.

[…] the worst insult to a woman, either in London or Paris, is cow; a name which might even be a compliment, for cows are among the most likeable of animals.

意味（7）

(mining) A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car.