n uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle n a large and strong and heavyset man n obscene words for unacceptable behavior n a serious and ludicrous blunder n uncomplimentary terms for a policeman n an investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later n (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus n the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20 n the center of a target n a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla) n mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle v push or force v try to raise the price of stocks through speculative buying v speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths v advance in price