ranch

• Sustantivo que designa una gran explotación agrícola o ganadera, típicamente en una zona rural extensa, dedicada sobre todo a la cría de ganado como vacas u ovejas.

A noun referring to a large farm, typically in a rural area, used for raising livestock such as cattle or sheep.

1. Large livestock farmA2formalamerican

   A large farm, especially in North America, where cattle, sheep, or horses are raised.

   Granja ganadera

   • They own a large cattle ranch in Texas.
   • He works as a cowboy on a ranch in Montana.
   • The ranch covers thousands of acres of grassland.

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2. Type of dressingA2informalamerican

   A creamy salad dressing made with buttermilk, herbs, and spices.

   Aderezo ranchero

   • I ordered a salad with ranch dressing on the side.
   • She prefers ranch over vinaigrette for her vegetables.
   • The pizza place offers ranch dip for the crusts.

• Trabajar en un rancho o dirigirlo, especialmente uno dedicado a la cría de ganado vacuno, caballos u ovejas.

A verb meaning to work on or manage a large farm, especially one used for raising cattle, horses, or sheep.

1. Manage or operate a ranchB2formalamerican

   To manage, operate, or work on a large farm, especially one for raising cattle, horses, or sheep.

   Administrar o manejar un rancho

   • He has been ranching in Texas for over twenty years.
   • They ranch cattle and sheep on their property.
   • She learned to ranch from her grandfather.

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