stockman
Meaning
A man employed to look after livestock, especially cattle, on a station.
Example
The stockman rode out at dawn to check the waterholes.
Origin
From 'stock' (livestock) and 'man'.
Nearby words
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- stock routeA public track with reserves for water and grazing, along which livestock may be driven overland.
- stockwhipA long whip with a short handle, used for driving and controlling cattle.
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