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(female Bos) () An adult female of the species (species), especially one that has calved.

(almost any Bos taurus beast, female or male) (informal) Any member of the species (species) that is not of a bucking breed or fighting breed, regardless of sex or age, including steers and calves. +

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

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

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

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

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

(slang) A third-year cadet at West Point.

(slang) A fish that is very large for its species, such as a large striped bass or large bluefin tuna.

(intimidate) (in the passive voice) To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of. +

(dialect) A chimney cowl.

(astronomy) (LFBOT): (luminous fast blue optical transient).