Cow vs. Man

Cow vs. Man — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Cow and Man

Cownoun

(properly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus that has calved.

Mannoun

An adult male human.

The show is especially popular with middle-aged men.

Cownoun

(formerly inexact but now common) Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.

Mannoun

(collective) All human males collectively: mankind.

Cownoun

(uncommon) Beef: the meat of cattle as food.

Mannoun

A human, a person of either gender, usually an adult. See usage notes.

every man for himself
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Cownoun

(uncommon) Any bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc.

Mannoun

(collective) All humans collectively: mankind, humankind, humanity. Sometimes capitalized as Man.

Cownoun

(biology) A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.

Mannoun

A member of the genus Homo, especially of the species Homo sapiens.

Cownoun

A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.

Mannoun

(obsolete) A sentient being, whether human or supernatural.

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Cownoun

(mining) A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car.

Mannoun

An adult male who has, to an eminent degree, qualities considered masculine, such as strength, integrity, and devotion to family; a mensch.

Cowverb

To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.

Con artists are not cowed by the law.

Mannoun

Manliness; the quality or state of being manly.

Cownoun

female of domestic cattle:

`moo-cow' is a child's term

Mannoun

A husband.

Cownoun

mature female of mammals of which the male is called `bull'

Mannoun

A lover; a boyfriend.

Cownoun

a large unpleasant woman

Mannoun

A male enthusiast or devotee; a male who is very fond of or devoted to a specified kind of thing. Used as the last element of a compound.

Some people prefer apple pie, but me, I’m a cherry pie man.

Cowverb

subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

Mannoun

A person, usually male, who has duties or skills associated with a specified thing. Used as the last element of a compound.

I wanted to be a guitar man on a road tour, but instead I’m a flag man on a road crew.

Mannoun

A person, usually male, who can fulfill one's requirements with regard to a specified matter.

Mannoun

A male who belongs to a particular group: an employee, a student or alumnus, a representative, etc.

Mannoun

An adult male servant.

Mannoun

(historical) A vassal. A subject.

all the king's men

Mannoun

A piece or token used in board games such as chess.

Mannoun

Used to refer to oneself or one's group: I, we; construed in the third person.

Mannoun

A term of familiar address often implying on the part of the speaker some degree of authority, impatience, or haste.

Come on, man, we've got no time to lose!

Mannoun

A friendly term of address usually reserved for other adult males.

Hey, man, how's it goin'?

Mannoun

(sports) A player on whom another is playing, with the intent of limiting their attacking impact.

Maninterjection

Used to place emphasis upon something or someone; sometimes, but not always, when actually addressing a man.

Man, that was a great catch!

Manverb

(transitive) To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).

The ship was manned with a small crew.

Manverb

(transitive) To take up position in order to operate (something).

Man the machine guns!

Manverb

To brace (oneself), to fortify or steel (oneself) in a manly way. Compare man up.

Manverb

To wait on, attend to or escort.

Manverb

To accustom (a raptor or other type of bird) to the presence of people.

Mannoun

an adult male person (as opposed to a woman);

there were two women and six men on the bus

Mannoun

someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force;

two men stood sentry duty

Mannoun

the generic use of the word to refer to any human being;

it was every man for himself

Mannoun

all of the inhabitants of the earth;

all the world loves a lovershe always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women

Mannoun

any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae

Mannoun

a male subordinate;

the chief stationed two men outside the buildinghe awaited word from his man in Havana

Mannoun

an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent);

the army will make a man of you

Mannoun

a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman;

she takes good care of her man

Mannoun

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer;

Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man

Mannoun

one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea

Mannoun

game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games;

he taught me to set up the men on the chess boardhe sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage

Manverb

take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place;

Mr. Smith manned the reception desk in the morning

Manverb

provide with men;

We cannot man all the desks