horner

/ˈhɔrnər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who owns or breeds horned cattle or oxen, especially in the north of England

“She met a local horner at the agricultural show.”

2. verb

to supply (a field, etc.) with horned cattle or oxen

“The farmer decided to horner the field for the upcoming season.”

3. noun

a device that produces a jet of air or gas under pressure, used especially in printing and textile manufacture

“The machine used a small horner to blow air onto the fabric.”

Synonyms

  • cowherd
  • oxherd

Antonyms

  • shepherd