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Definition of bull
(Entry 1 of 8)
1a : a male bovine especially : an adult uncastrated male domestic bovine
b : a usually adult male of various large animals (such as elephants, whales, or seals)
2 : one who buys securities or commodities in expectation of a price rise or who acts to effect such a rise — compare bear
3 : one that resembles a bull (as in brawny physique)
4 : bulldog
bull
adjectiveDefinition of bull (Entry 2 of 8)
2 : large of its kind
a bull lathe
bull
verb (1)bulled; bulling; bulls
Definition of bull (Entry 3 of 8)
: to advance forcefully
bull
noun (2)Definition of bull (Entry 4 of 8)
bull
verb (2)bulled; bulling; bulls
Definition of bull (Entry 5 of 8)
slang : to fool especially by fast boastful talk
slang : to engage in idle and boastful talk
bull
noun (3)Definition of bull (Entry 6 of 8)
bull
abbreviationDefinition of bull (Entry 7 of 8)
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