open-range cattle
nounUK /ˈəʊpən reɪndʒ ˈkætl/
US /ˈoʊpən reɪndʒ ˈkætl/
Cows that live and eat grass on big open land with no fences.
The open-range cattle wandered across the wide grassy hills.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Cattle raised on public land under grazing rules.
The rancher held a permit for open-range cattle on federal land.
3. A farming style where animals roam freely instead of staying in pens.
Open-range cattle need lots of space and careful herding.
4. Cattle that are not kept inside barns or small fenced fields.
Open-range cattle often wear brands so owners can tell them apart.