rangeman
- noun
- /ˈreɪndʒˌmæn/
- US
- A skilled rangeman knows how to balance the needs of livestock and the environment.
Examples
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The new rangeman introduced better grazing practices to protect the land.
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The rangeman checked the cattle and fences every morning.
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The rangeman checked the fence for any damage.
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Many rangemen work to maintain the health of the land.
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The rangeman carefully monitored the open fields to ensure the safety of the livestock.
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Each day, the rangeman assesses the water supply and grazing conditions for the herd.
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After a long day, the rangeman returned to the ranch to report on the health of the cattle.
Synonyms
A person who raises and looks after cattle on a farm or ranch
A person who looks after and moves a group of animals like cows or sheep
A person who looks after cows on a farm or ranch, often riding a horse
A person who owns or works on a ranch and cares for cattle and horses
A person who looks after a group of animals like cows or sheep
A person who lives and works on the land, like a farmer
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word rangeman comes from range ('open land for animals') and man, like the familiar ranger. So a rangeman is the person who manages and protects open rangeland and looks after livestock.