Collins English-English Dictionary

bull [bυl]

1. 1. n any male bovine animal, esp one that is sexually mature

2. 2. n the uncastrated adult male of any breed of domestic cattle

3. 3. n the male of various other animals including the elephant and whale

4. 4. n a very large, strong, or aggressive person

5. 5. n [stock exchange] a speculator who buys in anticipation of rising prices in order to make a profit on resale

6. 6. n (as modifier) - Compare bear

   a bull market

7. 7. n short for bull's-eye

8. 8. n short for bullshit

9. 9. n short for bulldog bull terrier

10. 10. adj male; masculine

    a bull elephant

11. 11. adj large; strong

12. 12. vt. [tr] to raise or attempt to raise the price or prices of (a stock market or a security) by speculative buying

13. 13. vi. [intr] (of a cow) to be on heat

14. 14. vi. [intr] [US] [slang] to talk lightly or foolishly

15. 15. vi. [Etymology] Old English bula, from Old Norse boli; related to Middle Low German bulle, Middle Dutch bolle

bull [bυl]

1. 1. n a ludicrously self-contradictory or inconsistent statement Irish bull

2. 2. n [Etymology] C17: of uncertain origin

bull [bυl]

1. 1. n a formal document issued by the pope, written in antiquated characters and often sealed with a leaden bulla

2. 2. n [Etymology] C13: from Medieval Latin bulla seal attached to a bull, from Latin: round object