cowhand

/kaʊ.hænd/

Definitions

1. noun

a person, especially a man, who herds or tends cattle, especially on a ranch or in the American West.

“The cowhand rode the range all day, keeping a close eye on the herd.”

2. verb

to herd or tend cattle, especially in the American West.

“The rancher learned to cowhand from his father and quickly became a skilled rider.”

Synonyms

  • cowboy
  • rancher

Antonyms

  • city dweller
  • urban resident