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Cow vs. Man

Difference Between Cow and Man

Cow and Man Comparison

Cownoun

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

Cow milk is the most common form of milk in Europe.

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.

The only meat I eat is cow.

Mannoun

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

every man for himself

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

A male person, usually an adult; a (generally adult male) sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.

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 male 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

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

Manpronoun

: I, we; construed in the third person.

Manpronoun

Any person, one

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 lover

she 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 building

he 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 board

he 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

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