Noun

1. Uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
2. A large and strong and heavyset man
3. Obscene words for unacceptable behavior
4. A serious and ludicrous blunder
5. Uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
6. An investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later
7. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in taurus
8. The second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about april 20 to may 20
9. The center of a target
10. A formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
11. Mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle

Verb

1. Push or force
2. Try to raise the price of stocks through speculative buying
3. Speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths
4. Advance in price