n.
Pronunciation: ' bu ̇ l, ' b ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English bule, from Old English bula; akin to Old Norse boli bull
Date: before 12th century
1 a : a male bovine especially : an adult uncastrated male domestic bovine b : a usually adult male of various large animals (as elephants, whales, or seals)
2 : one who buys securities or commodities in expectation of a price rise or who acts to effect such a rise ― compare BEAR
3 : one that resembles a bull (as in brawny physique)
4 : BULLDOG
5 slang : POLICE OFFICER , DETECTIVE
6 capitalized : TAURUS