wrangler
noun
wran·gler
ˈraŋ-g(ə-)lər 
1
: a bickering disputant
2
[short for horse-wrangler, probably partial translation of Mexican Spanish caballerango groom]
: a ranch hand who takes care of the saddle horses
broadly
: cowboy
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Examples of wrangler in a Sentence
a rough-hewn wrangler who never says much
known as a petty, unrelenting wrangler who likes argument for the sake of argument
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In true ranch style, there's horseback riding, with backcountry trails and experienced wranglers to ensure a memorable experience for riders of all ages.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
The desert is gentrifying — and a famous snake wrangler has a front-row view.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
The desert is gentrifying — and a famous snake wrangler has a front-row view.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
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“Wrangler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrangler. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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wrangler
noun
wran·gler
ˈraŋ-g(ə-)lər
1
: a person who quarrels
2
: a ranch hand who takes care of the saddle horses
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