The difference between Bull and Steer

When used as nouns, bull means an adult male of domesticated cattle or oxen. specifically, one that is uncastrated, whereas steer means the castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.

When used as verbs, bull means to force oneself (in a particular direction), whereas steer means to castrate (a male calf).

Bull is also adjective with the meaning: large and strong, like a bull.

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  1. Bull as a noun:

    An adult male of domesticated cattle or oxen. Specifically, one that is uncastrated.

  2. Bull as a noun:

    A male of domesticated cattle or oxen of any age.

  3. Bull as a noun:

    An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants and seals.

  4. Bull as a noun:

    A large, strong man.

  5. Bull as a noun (finance):

    An investor who buys (commodities or securities) in anticipation of a rise in prices.

  6. Bull as a noun (slang):

    A policeman. Specifically, a policeman employed in a railroad yard.

  7. Bull as a noun (UK, historical, obsolete, _, slang):

    A crown coin; its value,

  8. Bull as a noun (UK):

    The central portion of a target, inside the inner and magpie.

  9. Bull as a noun (Philadelphia, slang):

    A man.

  10. Bull as a noun (uncountable, vulgar, slang):

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  11. Bull as a noun:

    A man who has sex with another man's wife or girlfriend with the consent of both.

  12. Bull as a noun (obsolete):

    A drink made by pouring water into a cask that previously held liquor.

  1. Bull as an adjective:

    Large and strong, like a bull.

  2. Bull as an adjective (of large mammals):

    adult male

    Examples:

    "a bull elephant"

  3. Bull as an adjective (finance):

    Of a market in which prices are rising (compare bear)

  4. Bull as an adjective:

    stupid

  1. Bull as a verb (intransitive):

    To force oneself (in a particular direction).

    Examples:

    "He bulled his way in''."

  2. Bull as a verb (intransitive):

    To lie, to tell untruths.

  3. Bull as a verb (intransitive):

    To be in heat; to manifest sexual desire as cows do.

  4. Bull as a verb (UK, military):

    To polish boots to a high shine.

  5. Bull as a verb (finance, transitive):

    To endeavour to raise the market price of.

    Examples:

    "to bull railroad bonds"

  6. Bull as a verb (finance, transitive):

    To endeavour to raise prices in.

    Examples:

    "to bull the market"

  1. Bull as a noun:

    A papal bull, an official document or edict from the Pope.

  2. Bull as a noun:

    A seal affixed to a document, especially a document from the Pope.

  1. Bull as a verb (dated, 17th century):

    to publish in a Papal bull

  1. Bull as a noun:

    A lie.

  2. Bull as a noun (euphemistic, informal):

    Nonsense.

  1. Bull as a verb:

    to mock, cheat

  1. Bull as a noun (16th century, obsolete):

    a bubble

  1. Steer as a noun:

    The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.

  1. Steer as a verb (transitive):

    To castrate (a male calf).

  1. Steer as a noun (informal):

    A suggestion about a course of action.

  1. Steer as a verb (intransitive):

    To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

    Examples:

    "The boat steered towards the iceberg."

    "I steered homeward."

  2. Steer as a verb (transitive):

    To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

    Examples:

    "I find it very difficult to steer a skateboard."

    "When planning the boat trip, we had completely forgotten that we needed somebody to steer."

  3. Steer as a verb (intransitive):

    To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.

    Examples:

    "The boat steers easily."

  4. Steer as a verb (transitive):

    To direct a group of animals.

  5. Steer as a verb (transitive):

    To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.

    Examples:

    "Hume believes that principles of association steer the imagination of artists."

  6. Steer as a verb (transitive):

    To direct a conversation.

  7. Steer as a verb:

    To conduct oneself; to take or pursue a course of action.

  1. Steer as a noun (obsolete):

    A helmsman; a pilot.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Chaucer"

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