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cow

Prononciation : [kaʊ]

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Contexte : « animals »

(noun) a cow is a large farm animal that gives us milk and meat. They are usually big and can be black, brown, or white. Cows are often seen in fields.

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The farmer has many cows in his barn.

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There are no cows in this area; it's too dry for them.

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Do you know how many cows live on the farm?

Contexte : « slang/insults »

(noun) sometimes, 'cow' can be used as a mean name for someone who is not very nice. It's not a very nice word.

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I heard someone called her a cow, but I think she's just misunderstood.

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It's wrong to call anyone a cow; that's just mean.

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Why would you use the word cow to describe someone?

Contexte : « intimidation »

(verb) to cow someone means to scare or frighten them so they do what you want. It's like when someone is being very bossy.

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The tough coach didn't cow the players; they respected him.

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She didn't cow her friends into doing things against their will.

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Do you think bullies try to cow other kids at school?

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