pigman
- noun
- /ˈpɪɡmən/
:
porquero
- The pigman tended to the pigs every morning.
Examples
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The pigman rose at dawn each morning to feed the animals in the sty.
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Many pigmen work on farms in rural areas.
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During the fair, the pigman proudly showed his prize-winning piglets.
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In the old village, the pigman was known for his knowledge of swine breeds.
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The pigman skillfully guided the pigs to their pen after a long day in the fields.
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As a dedicated pigman, he spent every morning ensuring the pigs were well-fed and healthy.
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Many local farms employ a pigman to manage the herd and maintain their living conditions.
Synonyms
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5.0
A person who looks after and moves a group of animals like cows or sheep
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9.1
A person who looks after pigs
A person who looks after a group of animals like cows or sheep
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pigman comes from the simple English parts pig ('a farm animal') and man ('a person'), so it originally meant a man who looks after or herds pigs, much like a shepherd looks after sheep.