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rodeo

noun

  1. competitive sport
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɹəʊ.di.əʊ/ / /ˈɹoʊ.di.oʊ/ / /ɹoʊˈdeɪ.oʊ/

name

  1. A census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California, United States.

noun

Etymology: From Spanish rodeo, from rodear (“to surround”), which refers to a cattle roundup.

  1. A gathering of cattle to be branded.
  2. A North American sport involving skills with horses, cows and other livestock.
  3. An entertainment event associated with the sport.

verb

Etymology: From Spanish rodeo, from rodear (“to surround”), which refers to a cattle roundup.

  1. To perform in a rodeo show.