wrangler
noun
wran·gler
ˈraŋ-g(ə-)lər 
1
: a bickering disputant
2
[short for horse-wrangler, probably partial translation of Mexican Spanish caballerango groom]
: a ranch hand who takes care of the saddle horses
broadly
: cowboy
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Examples of wrangler in a Sentence
a rough-hewn wrangler who never says much
known as a petty, unrelenting wrangler who likes argument for the sake of argument
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Well, this season brings together a diverse group of singles from across the United States and beyond—including a snake wrangler, a bodybuilder, and even a contestant with ties to NFL royalty.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 4 July 2024
Among the castmembers are Odell Beckham Jr.'s brother Kordell Beckham and Rob Rausch, the professional snake wrangler who appeared on the show last season.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
Age: 25 Hometown/Currently Lives: Florence, Alabama Occupation: Snake wrangler
Instagram: @robert_rausch
Serena Page
Serena Page is the youngest of three siblings and was raised as a Southern belle with her own horse.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024
Teamsters Local 399 represents about 6,500 drivers, animal wranglers and location managers.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 June 2024
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 4 July 2024
Among the castmembers are Odell Beckham Jr.'s brother Kordell Beckham and Rob Rausch, the professional snake wrangler who appeared on the show last season.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
Age: 25 Hometown/Currently Lives: Florence, Alabama Occupation: Snake wrangler
Instagram: @robert_rausch
Serena Page
Serena Page is the youngest of three siblings and was raised as a Southern belle with her own horse.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024
Teamsters Local 399 represents about 6,500 drivers, animal wranglers and location managers.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 June 2024
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“Wrangler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrangler. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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wrangler
noun
wran·gler
ˈraŋ-g(ə-)lər
1
: a person who quarrels
2
: a ranch hand who takes care of the saddle horses
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