26984 words

wrangler

3 definitions • 7 examples
1
someone who controls and looks after animals, especially horses or cows on a ranch (= a large farm in North or South America):

Examples:

I'm working as a horse wrangler - I've been riding all my life.
The kids can watch actual wranglers at work at a ranch just south of the campground.
He worked as a tourist guide and crocodile wrangler.
2
a person who deals with or controls something or someone, often when this is difficult:

Examples:

She's now his co-producer and general wrangler on the film set.
His key skill is as an information wrangler.
3
at the University of Cambridge, a student of mathematics who has passed their final examinations with first class honours (= the highest possible level):

Examples:

He had a distinguished undergraduate career, being a Wrangler in Part II of the Mathematical Tripos.
The student attaining the highest marks was called the senior wrangler.

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