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cattle car
nounLow
/ˈkætl̩ ˌkɑː/A railroad freight wagon specifically designed and used for transporting livestock, typically cattle.
cattle class
nounC1
/ˈkætl klɑːs/The most basic and uncomfortable seating category on an airplane, typically economy class.
cattle dog
nounC1
/ˈkæt.l̩ ˌdɒɡ/A dog breed developed and used for controlling, herding, or moving livestock, primarily cattle.
cattle egret
nounLow
/ˈkæt.l̩ ˈiː.ɡrɪt/A small white heron (Bubulcus ibis) that often follows grazing animals to feed on insects they disturb.
cattle grub
nounSpecialist/Very Low
/ˈkætl̩ ɡrʌb/A larval fly that is a parasite of cattle, burrowing under their skin and causing damage.
cattle guard
nounLow frequency
/ˈkætl ˌɡɑːd/A grid of parallel metal bars or pipes installed over a ditch or at ground level in a road or railway line, designed to prevent livestock (especially cattle) from crossing while allowing vehicles to pass.
cattle market
nounB2
/ˈkætl ˌmɑːkɪt/A physical location or event where farm animals, especially cows and bulls, are bought and sold.
cattle plague
nounVery Low / Archaic
/ˈkætl̩ pleɪɡ/An old-fashioned term for a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease affecting cattle and other hoofed animals; rinderpest.
cattle prod
nounLow
/ˈkæt.əl ˌprɒd/A handheld device used to deliver a mild electric shock to cattle or other livestock to make them move.
cattle run
nounLow
/ˈkæt.l̩ ˌrʌn/A designated route or corridor for moving livestock, particularly cattle, from one grazing area or pen to another.
cattle show
nounC1
/ˈkætl ʃəʊ/A competitive exhibition where cattle are judged on their breed characteristics, conformation, and quality.
cattle tick
nounC1
/ˈkæt.l̩ ˌtɪk/A parasitic arachnid (specifically a tick) that primarily feeds on cattle, causing irritation, blood loss, and potentially transmitting diseases.
cattle truck
nounC1
/ˈkætl̩ trʌk/A large vehicle designed for transporting cattle (cows, bulls, oxen) by road.
cattle-cake
nounLow
/ˈkætl̩ ˌkeɪk/A compressed block of concentrated feed for cattle, typically made from oilseed residues, grains, and other nutritional supplements.
cattle-grid
nounC1
/ˈkætl ɡrɪd/A metal grid set into a road or gateway to prevent livestock from crossing while allowing vehicles and pedestrians to pass.
cattle-stop
nounC1
/ˈkæt.l̩ ˌstɒp/A grid of parallel metal bars set into a road or gateway, designed to allow vehicles to pass while preventing livestock from crossing.
cattleduffer
nounVery Rare / Obsolete
/ˈkætl̩ˌdʌfə/A cattle thief.
cattleman
nounC1
/ˈkætl.mən/A person who owns or looks after cattle, typically as a profession.
cattleship
nounVery Low (Specialist/Historical Term)
/ˈkæt.əl.ʃɪp/A vessel specifically designed or converted for the maritime transport of live cattle.
cattleya
nounC2
/ˈkæt.lɪ.ə/A tropical orchid of the genus Cattleya, known for its large, showy, and often fragrant flowers.

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