Definition of bull
(Entry 1 of 7)
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 7)
2
: large of its kind
a bull lathe
bull
verb (1)
bulled; bulling; bulls
Definition of bull (Entry 3 of 7)
: to advance forcefully
bull
noun (2)Definition of bull (Entry 4 of 7)
bull
verb (2)
bulled; bulling; bulls
Definition of bull (Entry 5 of 7)
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 7)
bull
abbreviationDefinition of bull (Entry 7 of 7)
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The first known use of bull was before the 12th century
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