n. | 1. a woman hired to round up, drive, and tend cattle, especially in the western United States 2. a woman who performs or competes in shows such as rodeos 3. a female character in stories and films about the western United States in the late 1800s, usually accompanying or assisting a cowboy in his exploits 4. a woman whose job is to look after cows on a ranch in the US 1. a woman hired to round up, drive, and tend cattle, especially in the western United States 2. a woman who performs or competes in shows such as rodeos 3. a female character in stories and films about the western United States in the late 1800s, usually accompanying or assisting a cowboy in his exploits 4. a woman whose job is to look after cows on a ranch in the US |