cow·boy [ ków bòy ] (plural cow·boys)
noun
Definition:
1. man who
tends cattle: a man hired to round up, drive, and tend cattle, especially in the western United States. Cowboys traditionally
work on horseback, but now also use motor vehicles.
2. male
character in Westerns: a male character in stories and movies about the West in the late 1800s, often shown fighting Native Americans or
outlaws
3. male
rodeo performer: a man who performs or competes in shows such as rodeos
4. reckless
person: a
reckless person, especially a driver or pilot ( slang disapproving )
cow·girl [ ków
gùrl ] (plural cow·girls)
noun
Definition:
1. woman who tends cattle: a woman hired to round up, drive,
and tend cattle, especially in the western United States
2. female character in Westerns: a female character in stories
and movies about the West in the late 1800s, usually accompanying or assisting a cowboy in his exploits
3. female rodeo performer: a woman who performs or competes in
shows such as rodeos