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/ɔks/

The word ox refers to a powerful domesticated mammal traditionally used for heavy labor. While many people use the term generally, it specifically describes an adult male bovine that has been castrated and trained as a draft animal for plowing or pulling carts. This lesson explores the unique characteristics of the ox and its plural form, oxen. Beyond the farm, you will learn about zoological uses for wild species and discover an archaic literary idiom involving the black ox. We also clarify the differences between an ox, a steer, and a bullock to help you master these bovine terms. Watch this lesson to understand the history and usage of this strong animal.

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A farmer guides an ox to pull a wooden plow through a field.