Bull
/bʊl/noun
A male cow.
The bull is in the field.
Often appears as...
- bull market
- bull run
noun
Something that is not true.
He talks a lot of bull.
Often appears as...
- bull story
- bull artist
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Informal
noun
Someone who buys shares in the hope that the price will rise.
Bulls are optimistic about the stock market.
Often appears as...
- bull market
- bullish trend
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Technical
noun
A formal announcement by the Pope.
The Pope issued a bull on the subject.
Often appears as...
- papal bull
- bull of excommunication
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Academic
noun
Someone who is very determined.
He is a bull when it comes to getting what he wants.
Often appears as...
- bull in a china shop
- bull-headed
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Colloquial
noun
A male cow.
The bull is in the field.
Often appears as...
- bull market
- bull run
noun
Something that is not true.
He talks a lot of bull.
Often appears as...
- bull story
- bull artist
Usage tips
Informal
noun
Someone who buys shares in the hope that the price will rise.
Bulls are optimistic about the stock market.
Often appears as...
- bull market
- bullish trend
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A formal announcement by the Pope.
The Pope issued a bull on the subject.
Often appears as...
- papal bull
- bull of excommunication
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Someone who is very determined.
He is a bull when it comes to getting what he wants.
Often appears as...
- bull in a china shop
- bull-headed
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Gender Specific
Use 'bull' only for male cows, not females which are called 'cows'.
The farmer introduced the new bull to his herd.
Pro Tip 2/2Animal Age
'Bull' usually refers to an adult male, while a young one is known as a 'bullock' or 'calf'.
That bull started off as the strongest calf in the field.
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The Survival of the Sea...
With size comes some measure of protection. The only truly worrisome predators now are some of the larger shark species-- bulls, tigers, and whites -- and the occasional killer whale. At approximately two decades of age, the survivors will be old enough themselves to breed,
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A shark-deterrent...
the physical characteristics of the eyes of the three main predatory sharks, so the great white, tiger and bull shark. We did that genetically and we did that anatomically. The next thing we did was to understand, using complex computer modeling,
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The myth of Icarus and...
to fall in love with the king's prized bull. Under this spell, she asked Daedalus to help her seduce it. With characteristic audacity, he agreed. Daedalus constructed a hollow wooden cow so realistic that it fooled the bull.
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How Tough is the African...
mock charges you know trumpeting and flapping their ears and moving towards them and watching this old bull buffalo he'd sort of raise his head up and just kind of stare them down just face them head-on and just
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Collaring A Massive Bull...
bull elephants often come into conflict with people in the wild and colouring them can provide critical data on exactly where the trouble is brewing ian is a passionate pilot with 40 years
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Bull in the Stands PIPE Do...
measure of comfort knowing there's a protective barrier between you and the ring but there's something else you should know Bulls can jump it's a nightmare scenario without
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Saving an Elephant from...
Guys, we are ready. We go help the elephant. This is good. I'm happy now the vet's here. Fred works alongside a spotter plane to locate the injured bull.
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For When you Need a Good...
Guys, we are ready. We go help the elephant. This is good. I'm happy now the vet's here. Fred works alongside a spotter plane to locate the injured bull.
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Bison Fight for Mating...
But there's life in the old bull yet.
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How to create a great...
the brand the amazon in south america is the world's largest river therefore the earth's biggest selection of books clothes content and so on sirius is the brightest star therefore the radio channels where you can hear the brightest stars of music and entertainment and red bull associates to
Video examples
The Survival of the Sea...
With size comes some measure of protection. The only truly worrisome predators now are some of the larger shark species-- bulls, tigers, and whites -- and the occasional killer whale. At approximately two decades of age, the survivors will be old enough themselves to breed,
Video examples
A shark-deterrent...
the physical characteristics of the eyes of the three main predatory sharks, so the great white, tiger and bull shark. We did that genetically and we did that anatomically. The next thing we did was to understand, using complex computer modeling,
Video examples
The myth of Icarus and...
to fall in love with the king's prized bull. Under this spell, she asked Daedalus to help her seduce it. With characteristic audacity, he agreed. Daedalus constructed a hollow wooden cow so realistic that it fooled the bull.
Video examples
How Tough is the African...
mock charges you know trumpeting and flapping their ears and moving towards them and watching this old bull buffalo he'd sort of raise his head up and just kind of stare them down just face them head-on and just
Video examples
Collaring A Massive Bull...
bull elephants often come into conflict with people in the wild and colouring them can provide critical data on exactly where the trouble is brewing ian is a passionate pilot with 40 years
Video examples
Bull in the Stands PIPE Do...
measure of comfort knowing there's a protective barrier between you and the ring but there's something else you should know Bulls can jump it's a nightmare scenario without
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Saving an Elephant from...
Guys, we are ready. We go help the elephant. This is good. I'm happy now the vet's here. Fred works alongside a spotter plane to locate the injured bull.
Video examples
For When you Need a Good...
Guys, we are ready. We go help the elephant. This is good. I'm happy now the vet's here. Fred works alongside a spotter plane to locate the injured bull.
Video examples
Bison Fight for Mating...
But there's life in the old bull yet.
Example 1 of 10
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Gayle Forman
American Author
As we get older, we tend to think it is less OK to be vulnerable and to feel what we feel. It's kind of bull. We all still feel things pretty deeply. It just becomes less socially acceptable to express that.
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John Frusciante
American Musician
And for me the only way to live life is to grab the bull by the horns and call up recording studios and set dates to go in recording studios. To try and accomplish something.
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Steve Prefontaine
American Athlete
People say I should be running for a gold medal for the old red, white and blue and all that bull, but it's not gonna be that way.
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W. C. Fields
American Comedian
There comes a time in the affairs of man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation.
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Lawrence Taylor
American Athlete
I had everything working my way, strong as a bull. And still I ignored the rules of the game of life.
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Molly Ivins
American Journalist
There are times a country is so tired of bull that only the truth can provide relief.
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Chris LeDoux
American Musician
I admire bull riders for their passion and the uniqueness each one of them has.
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Jason Robards
American Actor
I don't want actors reasoning with me about 'motivation' and all that bull.
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Zak Bagans
American Author
I don't need a huge pit bull to tell me I'm tough.
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James Caan
American Actor
I never rode a bull - I'm not that stupid.
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Gayle Forman
American Author
As we get older, we tend to think it is less OK to be vulnerable and to feel what we feel. It's kind of bull. We all still feel things pretty deeply. It just becomes less socially acceptable to express that.
Quote examples
John Frusciante
American Musician
And for me the only way to live life is to grab the bull by the horns and call up recording studios and set dates to go in recording studios. To try and accomplish something.
Quote examples
Steve Prefontaine
American Athlete
People say I should be running for a gold medal for the old red, white and blue and all that bull, but it's not gonna be that way.
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W. C. Fields
American Comedian
There comes a time in the affairs of man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation.
Quote examples
Lawrence Taylor
American Athlete
I had everything working my way, strong as a bull. And still I ignored the rules of the game of life.
Quote examples
Molly Ivins
American Journalist
There are times a country is so tired of bull that only the truth can provide relief.
Quote examples
Chris LeDoux
American Musician
I admire bull riders for their passion and the uniqueness each one of them has.
Quote examples
Jason Robards
American Actor
I don't want actors reasoning with me about 'motivation' and all that bull.
Quote examples
Zak Bagans
American Author
I don't need a huge pit bull to tell me I'm tough.
Quote examples
James Caan
American Actor
I never rode a bull - I'm not that stupid.
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