Meaning of "ranch" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RANCH

From Mexican Spanish rancho small farm.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF RANCH

ranch  [rɑːntʃ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RANCH

Ranch is a verb and can also act as 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.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb ranch in English.

WHAT DOES RANCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ranch

A ranch is an area of landscape, including various structures, given primarily to the practice of ranching, the practice of raising grazing livestock such as cattle or sheep for meat or wool. The word most often applies to livestock-raising operations in Mexico, the western United States and Canada, though there are ranches in other areas. People who own or operate a ranch are called ranchers, or stockgrowers. Ranching is also a method used to raise less common livestock such as elk, American bison or even ostrich, emu, and alpacas. Ranches generally consist of large areas, but may be of nearly any size. In the western United States, many ranches are a combination of privately owned land supplemented by grazing leases on land under the control of the federal Bureau of Land Management. If the ranch includes arable or irrigated land, the ranch may also engage in a limited amount of farming, raising crops for feeding the animals, such as hay and feed grains. Ranches that cater exclusively to tourists are called guest ranches or, colloquially, "dude ranches.

Definition of ranch in the English dictionary

The first definition of ranch in the dictionary is a large tract of land, esp one in North America, together with the necessary personnel, buildings, and equipment, for rearing livestock, esp cattle. Other definition of ranch is any large farm for the rearing of a particular kind of livestock or crop. Ranch is also the buildings, land, etc, connected with it.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO RANCH

PRESENT

Present

I ranch

you ranch

he/she/it ranches

we ranch

you ranch

they ranch

Present continuous

I am ranching

you are ranching

he/she/it is ranching

we are ranching

you are ranching

they are ranching

Present perfect

I have ranched

you have ranched

he/she/it has ranched

we have ranched

you have ranched

they have ranched

Present perfect continuous

I have been ranching

you have been ranching

he/she/it has been ranching

we have been ranching

you have been ranching

they have been ranching

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I ranched

you ranched

he/she/it ranched

we ranched

you ranched

they ranched

Past continuous

I was ranching

you were ranching

he/she/it was ranching

we were ranching

you were ranching

they were ranching

Past perfect

I had ranched

you had ranched

he/she/it had ranched

we had ranched

you had ranched

they had ranched

Past perfect continuous

I had been ranching

you had been ranching

he/she/it had been ranching

we had been ranching

you had been ranching

they had been ranching

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will ranch

you will ranch

he/she/it will ranch

we will ranch

you will ranch

they will ranch

Future continuous

I will be ranching

you will be ranching

he/she/it will be ranching

we will be ranching

you will be ranching

they will be ranching

Future perfect

I will have ranched

you will have ranched

he/she/it will have ranched

we will have ranched

you will have ranched

they will have ranched

Future perfect continuous

I will have been ranching

you will have been ranching

he/she/it will have been ranching

we will have been ranching

you will have been ranching

they will have been ranching

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would ranch

you would ranch

he/she/it would ranch

we would ranch

you would ranch

they would ranch

Conditional continuous

I would be ranching

you would be ranching

he/she/it would be ranching

we would be ranching

you would be ranching

they would be ranching

Conditional perfect

I would have ranch

you would have ranch

he/she/it would have ranch

we would have ranch

you would have ranch

they would have ranch

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been ranching

you would have been ranching

he/she/it would have been ranching

we would have been ranching

you would have been ranching

they would have been ranching

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you ranch
we let´s ranch
you ranch

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to ranch

Past participle

ranched

Present Participle

ranching

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

TRANSLATION OF RANCH

Find out the translation of ranch to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of ranch from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ranch» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: > 大牧场
• Translator English - Spanish: hacienda
• English: ranch
• Translator English - Hindi: खेत
• Translator English - Arabic: مزرعة
• Translator English - Russian: ранчо
• Translator English - Portuguese: rancho
• Translator English - Bengali: পশু খামার
• Translator English - French: ranch
• Translator English - Malay: Ranch
• Translator English - German: Ranch
• Translator English - Japanese: 牧場
• Translator English - Korean: 대목장
• Translator English - Javanese: Ranch
• Translator English - Vietnamese: trang trại
• Translator English - Tamil: பண்ணையில்
• Translator English - Marathi: गुरे चरण्याचे प्रचंड कुरान
• Translator English - Turkish: çiftlik
• Translator English - Italian: ranch
• Translator English - Polish: ranczo
• Translator English - Ukrainian: ранчо
• Translator English - Romanian: Ranch
• Translator English - Greek: ράντσο
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Ranch
• Translator English - Swedish: ranch
• Translator English - Norwegian: ranch

10 QUOTES WITH «RANCH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ranch.

1

Tom Araya

Besides Slayer, which is a full-time job, I raise animals. I have a ranch in Texas. My wife takes care of the animals when I'm on tour. When I get home, I become a ranch hand.

2

Joe Bastianich

Being general manager is like being the de facto owner. It's like wearing the crown of 'Restaurant Man' without being 'Restaurant Man.' You're trying to run the business, but you're running the ranch without riding the big horse.

3

Paul Begala

Again, President Reagan was sort of an amiable presence out at the ranch by the last 6 months of his presidency. He had no effect on national policy at all.

4

Keith Belling

We have 11 great potato flavors, and customers have been clamoring for tortilla. For over a year, we worked to develop the four flavors of tortilla popchips: chili limon, nacho cheese, ranch and salsa. They're made with traditional stoneground masa, are gluten-free, and have less than half the fat of other chips.

5

Darren Boyd

It's funny - when you look at the real A-listers nowadays, look at how many live in and around Hollywood. Most of them live on a ranch in Utah. It's no coincidence these guys get in and get out.

6

Wilford Brimley

I live on a ranch in Utah for now, but I'm gonna move. I've got another ranch to move to, but its location is a secret. When I get there, I'm gonna plow the road in behind me.

7

Wilford Brimley

I'm a widower with three sons and seven grandchildren. One of my sons is my partner on the ranch.

8

Kelly Clarkson

There is no greater feeling than hanging out with my dogs, or just walking around the land with our horses. My rescue ranch is is where I feel the most at peace and where I'm reminded of the simple things in life and let the chaos of my crazy work life fade away.

9

Patti Davis

The memories that I have are mostly at our old ranch, out in Agoura. We used to go out there every Saturday. I can smell the oak trees. I can see it so clearly.

10

Justin Deeley

I would love to do something on the other side of the world. I'd trade places with some guy on a ranch in Australia and see what that's like for a day. Somebody with different ideals and things that I would probably take advantage of.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RANCH»

Discover the use of ranch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ranch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide, Third Edition

After completing this book, you will have the understanding, the know-how, and the confidence you need to tackle iOS projects of your own.

Joe Conway, Aaron Hillegass, 2012

Atomic Ranch: Design Ideas for Stylish Ranch Homes

Authors Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Jim Brown, founders and publishers of the popular quarterly Atomic Ranch magazine, extol the virtues of the tract, split-level, rambler home and its many unique qualities: private front facades, open ...

Michelle Gringeri-Brown, 2006

Objective-C Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide

Compatible with Xcode 5, iOS 7, and OS X Mavericks (10.9), this guide features short chapters and an engaging style to keep you motivated and moving forward. At the same time, it encourages you to think critically as a programmer.

Aaron Hillegass, 2013

Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide

This book focuses on practical techniques for developing apps compatible with all versions of Android widely used today (Android 2.2 - 4.2).

Brian Hardy, Bill Phillips, 2013

iPhone Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide

This book is a definite must have for any budding iPhone developer." –Peter Watling, New Zealand, Developer of BubbleWrap

Aaron Hillegass, Joe Conway, 2010

Hunt for the Skinwalker: Science Confronts the Unexplained ...

The author of the controversial bestseller Brain Trust brings his scientific expertise to the chilling true story of unexplained phenomena on Utah's Skinwalker Ranch -- and challenges us with a new vision of reality.

Colm A. Kelleher, George Knapp, 2005

Nancy Drew 05: The Secret of Shadow Ranch

More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA

Carolyn Keene, 1980

Hillingdon Ranch: Four Seasons, Six Generations

Hillingdon Ranch: Four Seasons, Six Generations chronicles how one family has worked together over many years to keep their ranch intact.

David K Langford, Lorie Woodward Cantu, 2013

I Love Ranch Dressing: And Other Stuff White Midwesterners Like

Chock full of things that White Midwesterners love the most, I Love Ranch Dressing reveals the quirky tastes and characteristics of our favorite heartland residents.

Freie, Cara, 2009

Pemberley Ranch

When the smoke has cleared from the battlefields and the civil war has finally ended, fervent Union supporter Beth Bennet reluctantly moves with her family from their home in Meryton, Ohio, to the windswept plains of Rosings, Texas.

Jack Caldwell, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RANCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ranch is used in the context of the following news items.

Tom Selleck accused of stealing water for ranch

The Los Angeles Times said Selleck grows avocados at the ranch. The district also says it spent nearly $22,000 to hire a private investigator to document the ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»

Boy Scout killed in flash flood at Philmont Scout Ranch

A Boy Scout camping near the Philmont Scout Ranch in northern New Mexico died after being swept away in flood waters in the North Ponil Canyon early ... «KOB.com, Jun 15»

Wish-Bone recalls Ranch dressing

The makers Wish-Bone salad dressing have voluntarily recalled a limited quantity of Wish-Bone Ranch Salad Dressing because the bottles contain blue cheese ... «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»

For Sale: 1.6 Percent Of Australia, Including World's Biggest Cattle …

If you're searching for a place that has a big backyard for the kids, look no further. The largest cattle ranch in the world, Anna Creek, is on the market in Australia. «NPR, Jun 15»

Tour America's First All-Inclusive Marijuana Ranch Resort

Calling all marijuana aficionados: beginning on July 1, you can now book an all-inclusive vacation at a pot ranch in Colorado. Billed as the "nation's first ... «Curbed Seattle, Jun 15»

Texas executes man for 1983 ranch murder

Lester Bower Jr. was convicted of the October 1983 fatal shootings at an airplane hangar on a ranch near Sherman, about 60 miles north of Dallas. Prosecutors ... «CBS News, Jun 15»

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Lists for $100 Million

In the market for a massive estate once owned by Michael Jackson?! The late legendary singer's Neverland Ranch has been listed for $100 million, the Wall ... «Us Magazine, May 15»

Mexico: 43 Dead in 3-Hour Firefight on Ranch in West

During the operation, federal forces encountered a truck full of armed men who opened fire and when they chased the gunmen onto the ranch, they came under ... «New York Times, May 15»

Two horses killed in Westford stable collapse

Haigh uttered those words at the end of a long and harrowing day, after a metal Quonset hut used as a barn on his ranch had buckled under snow, trapping ... «Boston Globe, Feb 15»

CBS 8 Sports Anchor Shot in Scripps Ranch

The shooting of a San Diego CBS sports director in Scripps Ranch led police on a countywide manhunt that ended with a SWAT standoff Tuesday night at an El ... «NBC 7 San Diego, Feb 15»