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PRONUNCIATION OF DUMB OX

dumb ox  [dʌm ɒks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DUMB OX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dumb ox is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DUMB OX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of dumb ox in the English dictionary

The definition of dumb ox in the dictionary is a dimwit.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DUMB OX


Botox
ˈbəʊtɒks
box
bɒks
cox
kɒks
detox
ˈdiːˌtɒks
fox
fɒks
gearbox
ˈɡɪəˌbɒks
inbox
ˈɪnˌbɒks
jukebox
ˈdʒuːkˌbɒks
Knox
nɒks
locks
lɒks
mailbox
ˈmeɪlˌbɒks
orthodox
ˈɔːθəˌdɒks
ox
ɒks
paradox
ˈpærəˌdɒks
rocks
rɒks
sox
sɒks
stocks
stɒks
toolbox
ˈtuːlbɒks
vox
vɒks
Xerox
ˈzɪərɒks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DUMB OX

dumb
dumb ague
dumb cluck
dumb down
dumb insolence
dumb show
dumb terminal
dumb waiter
dumb-ass
dumb-cane
Dumbarton
Dumbarton Oaks
dumbbell
dumbfound
dumbfounded
dumbfounder
dumbhead
dumbing down
dumbledore
dumbly

WORDS THAT END LIKE DUMB OX

beatbox
black box
collection box
equinox
glory box
hotbox
hox
light box
lox
lunchbox
matchbox
music box
musk ox
Nox
out of the box
PO box
redox
the box
tool box
water ox

Synonyms and antonyms of dumb ox in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dumb ox» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DUMB OX

Find out the translation of dumb ox to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dumb ox from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dumb ox» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

笨牛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

buey mudo
570 millions of speakers

English

dumb ox
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गूंगा बैल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الثور البكم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тупой бык
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

boi mudo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাম অঙ্গ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bœuf muet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lembu betina
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ochse
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ダム牛
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바보 황소
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sapi bisu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bò câm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஊமை மாடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गळा बैल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Salak oğlu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bue muto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

głupi wół
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тупий бик
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bou prost
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χαζή βόδι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stom os
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dum oxe
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dum okse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dumb ox

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DUMB OX»

The term «dumb ox» is used very little and occupies the 154.129 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DUMB OX» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dumb ox

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DUMB OX»

Discover the use of dumb ox in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dumb ox and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Saint Thomas Aquinas: The Dumb Ox
A new edition of G. K. Chesterton's masterful study of St. Thomas. Visit www.TorodeDesign.com to see other books in this G. K. Chesterton series.
G. K. Chesterton, 2010
2
Speaking of Animals: A Dictionary of Animal Metaphors
See also Dumb Ox; Lummox. Compare Clumsy as an Ox. DUMB BUNNY You dumb bunny! You stupid idiot! LTA: 1922. Source: RABBIT. Bunny has been an affectionate name for "rabbit" since 1690. Dumb bunny is an affectionate scolding for ...
Robert Allen Palmatier, 1995
3
Saint Thomas Aquinas: the person and his work
Take, for instance, the "dumb ox from Sicily." We imagine that Thomas's taciturnity earned him that nickname. But he could also on occasion show that he was capable of expressing himself in a magisterial way. It was about this time that Albert ...
Jean-Pierre Torrell, 2005
4
St. Thomas Aquinas: The Dumb Ox
Etienne Gilson, the chief scholar of Aquinas in the 20th century, said flatly "I consider it as being without possible comparison the best book ever written on St. Thomas. Nothing short of genius can account for such an achievement.
G. K. Chesterton, 2011
5
Flannery O'Connor and the Christ-Haunted South
Unbeknownst to the girl, this is also the epithet thrown at the ungainly and slow- speaking Aquinas — the dumb ox. His teacher, Albertus Magnus, said of his allegedly bovine student, "When this ox roars, the whole world will listen." Listening ...
Ralph C. Wood, 2005
6
St. Thomas Aquinas
He learned with amusement that this dunce had been nicknamed the Dumb Ox by his schoolfellows. All that is natural enough; but it does not take away the savour of something rather strange and symbolic, about the extraordinary emphasis ...
‎1959
7
Saint Thomas Aquinas - 'The Dumb Ox'
This is the original 1933 edition of G. K. Chesterton's study of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Chesterton's Saint Aquinas is a man of mystery. Born into a noble family, Aquinas chose the life of a humble friar.
G. K. Chesterton, 2012
8
Artists' Magazines: An Alternative Space for Art
THE DUMB OX Los Angeles, 1976-1980 (1 -10/11). James Hugunin, Leslie Hugunln, Theron Kelley, and Mary Kenon Breazeale. Guest editors: Lew Thomas , Allan Kaprow, and Paul McCarthy. The Dumb Ox, "an intermittently published paper ...
Gwen Allen, 2011
9
Saint Thomas Aquinas, the Story of the "Dumb Ox" Study Guide
Written with your family's various learning levels in mind, these flexible study guides succeed as stand-alone unit studies or supplements to your regular curriculum.
Janet P. McKenzie, 2009
10
One-Minute Aquinas: The Doctor's Quick Answers to ...
... of time and effort By employing a fast-paced question-and-answer format—with most questions handled in one or two pages—we do what we can to turn timeless wisdom into easily digestible minutes What about those “Dumb Ox” boxes?
Kevin Vost, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DUMB OX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dumb ox is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Around Jefferson: Art auction showcases priest's works
... St. Andrew's Village, Dumb Ox Productions, St. Andrew the Apostle's School, St. Christopher School and the Divine Providence school fair.”. «The New Orleans Advocate, May 15»
2
On the Development of Doctrine–for a Perplexed Reader
(G. K. Chesterton, St. Thomas Aquinas: The Dumb Ox (Garden City: Image Books, 1956), 27–28). The New Testament and post-apostolic ... «Patheos, Mar 15»
3
Local couple, Greg and Lizzy Boudreaux, release second album …
Dumb Ox Ministries of New Orleans, the couple still often hits the road on weekends. It is a life that has them sharing the stage with "major ... «NOLA.com, Feb 15»
4
Bishop Luers students receive sacraments during pastoral visit
The bishop detailed that St. Thomas was a quiet, humble student nicknamed, “the dumb ox” (also because he was rather stout). However, his ... «Today's Catholic News, Feb 15»
5
A man of frugal speech
Ridiculed by fellow students as a “dumb ox” because of his taciturn manner, he cared little if they thought him a dunce. His powers of analysis ... «Catholic News Agency, Jan 15»
6
Prayers, Quips and Quotes by Saintly People; Jan. 28, St. Thomas …
He thus became known as the "Angelic Doctor". While he was still a student, St. Thomas was given the nickname "the dumb ox" due to his large ... «Examiner.com, Jan 15»
7
The Orthodox Trojan Horse
I wonder if “homosexual,” as a word, isn't a little too oxymoronic (latin for dumb ox): if you have two people of the same gender, you can't really ... «The American Conservative, Nov 14»
8
Some Anecdotes about St. Thomas Aquinas
I first met him in G.K. Chesterton's warm and loving biography, “Thomas Aquinas: The Dumb Ox”, and immediately felt that he was a kindred ... «Patheos, Oct 14»
9
Entertainment: 5 scenes that will (un)entertain you in this Akshay …
Arjun manages to board the train, but the dumb ox Karan decided to tie the lace before hoping in the train, and as a result both are dragged ... «India.com, Aug 14»
10
Tech comes cheap in new Toyota Yaris
@TheMadOx You really are one big dumb Ox. MC1 5pts. @jon368 According to an old article Audi said CVT's were cheaper to produce than ... «CNET, Aug 14»

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