stockwoman
- noun
- /ˈstɑkˌwʊmən/
- Australian
:
ganadera
- The experienced stockwoman managed the ranch's cattle with remarkable skill.
Examples
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The award for best stockwoman of the year went to Mary, who raised over 500 head of livestock.
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As a stockwoman, she spends most of her days caring for sheep and horses.
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The stockwoman managed the ranch with great skill.
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Many stockwomen are involved in sustainable farming.
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As a stockwoman, she spends most of her days caring for sheep and cattle.
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The award for best stockwoman was given to Sarah, who successfully bred over 300 sheep.
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Every morning, the stockwoman checks on the cattle to ensure they are healthy and well-fed.
Synonyms
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6.5
A person who cares for and raises farm animals like cattle or sheep
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3.7
A person who raises farm animals to sell or for food
A person who keeps and breeds animals like cows and sheep for meat or milk
A woman who looks after a group of farm animals like sheep or cattle
A farmer who raises animals like cattle or sheep for food and milk
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Stockwoman comes from stock meaning 'farm animals', as in livestock, and woman, so it means a woman who raises or looks after animals like cattle or sheep on a farm.