cowboy

Noun
  1. A hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback (synset 109992191)
    is a type of: ranch hand - a hired hand on a ranch
    subtypes:
    • buckaroo, buckeroo, vaquero - local names for a cowboy (`vaquero' is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and `buckaroo' is used especially in California)
    • cowgirl - a woman cowboy
    • gaucho - a cowboy of the South American pampas
    • horse wrangler, wrangler - a cowboy who takes care of the saddle horses
    • roper - a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses
    same as: cattleman, cowhand, cowherd, cowman, cowpoke, cowpuncher, puncher
  2. A performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging (synset 109992602)
    is a type of: performer, performing artist - an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
    same as: rodeo rider
  3. Someone who is reckless or irresponsible (especially in driving vehicles) (synset 109992476)
    is a type of: adventurer, venturer - a person who enjoys taking risks

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