Definitions

1. noun

a person who rides the range and herds cattle, especially in the American West.

“The cowboy was known as a skilled cowpuncher, able to handle the most difficult cattle.”

2. verb

to ride the range and herd cattle, especially as a cowboy or cowhand.

“The rancher hired a man to cowpunch on the range for the summer.”

3. verb

to ride or drive (cattle) in a particular way, especially in a rough or forceful manner.

“The cowpuncher had to cowpunch the stubborn bull into the corral.”