RANCH
ranch, spread, cattle ranch, cattle farm
(noun) farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
ranch
(verb) manage or run a ranch; “Her husband is ranching in Arizona”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
ranch (plural ranches)
A large plot of land used for raising cattle, sheep or other livestock.
A small farm that cultivates vegetables and/or livestock, especially one in the Southwestern United States.
A house or property on a plot of ranch land.
Ranch dressing.
Verb
ranch (third-person singular simple present ranches, present participle ranching, simple past and past participle ranched)
To operate a ranch; engage in ranching.
To work on a ranch
Source: Wiktionary
Ranch, v. t. [Written also raunch.] Etym: [Cf. Wrench.]
Definition: To wrench; to tear; to sprain; to injure by violent straining or contortion. [R.] Dryden. "Hasting to raunch the arrow out." Spenser.
Ranch, n. Etym: [See Rancho.]
Definition: A tract of land used for grazing and rearing of horses, cattle, or sheep. See Rancho, 2. [Western U. S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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