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Meaning of the word ox in English

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ox

US /ɑːks/
UK /ɒks/
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Noun

a castrated bull, used as a draft animal or for meat

Example:
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The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
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We saw a team of oxen pulling a heavy cart.
Synonym:
bullock steer
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Related Word:
musk ox