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ox

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑːks/ · UK /ɒks/

ox means: A male farm animal kept for pulling heavy loads, whose body has been changed so it cannot breed.

noun

FARM ANIMALB2

A male farm animal kept for pulling heavy loads, whose body has been changed so it cannot breed.

  • An ox pulled the cart.
  • The farmer used two oxen to work the field.
  • These oxen can carry heavy loads.

Similar words: bullock, steer

Common phrases: an ox cart, ox and plough, strong ox

Questions about ox

What does ox mean?

A male farm animal kept for pulling heavy loads, whose body has been changed so it cannot breed.

What is ox in other languages?

Türkçe: öküz · Español: buey · Français: bœuf · Deutsch: Ochse · Italiano: bue · 日本語: 去勢牛

How do you pronounce ox?

In American English /ɑːks/; in British English /ɒks/.

How do you use ox in a sentence?

An ox pulled the cart. The farmer used two oxen to work the field.

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