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Meaning of ranchhand
A person who works on a ranch, typically involved in the care and management of livestock.
Etymology of ranchhand
The word "ranchhand" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the combination of "ranch" (a large area of land used for farming or raising livestock) and "hand" (a worker or employee).
The term is closely related to the development of ranching in the United States, particularly in the western regions.
Synonyms
cowboy
cowhand
farmhand
rancher
herder
shepherd
stockman
livestock worker
agricultural worker
farm worker
laborer
worker
employee
staff
helper
assistant
attendant
caretaker
ranch worker
farm employee
cattle driver
drover
wrangler
horseman
ranch employee
farm laborer
pastoral worker
rural worker
country worker
Definitions
- A person employed to work on a ranch, especially one involved in the care and management of livestock.
- * A worker on a ranch, responsible for tasks such as herding, branding, and caring for animals.
Usage Examples
- The ranchhand expertly herded the cattle across the open range.
- * As a young ranchhand, he learned the ins and outs of cattle management and horse care.
- * The ranch hired a new ranchhand to help with the upcoming branding season.
Antonyms
city worker
urban worker
office worker
executive
manager
supervisor
owner
employer
industrial worker
manufacturing worker
factory worker
corporate worker
professional
specialist
technician
engineer
administrator
bureaucrat
politician