milch cow
The term "milch cow" has both literal and figurative meanings, with historical military usage as well.
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Definition
B1Agriculture
(literal)A cow that is kept specifically for producing milk.
Example
- The farmer bought a new milch cow to increase his dairy production.
- Milch cows need proper nutrition to maintain their milk yield.
B2Economics
(figurative, informal)A person, organization, or asset that consistently generates a large amount of profit.
Example
- The company's flagship product has become a milch cow, driving most of its profits.
- Some critics argue that the region is treated as a milch cow by the central government.
C1Military
(historical, slang)A German WWII submarine designed to transport and transfer supplies to other submarines.
Example
- The milch cow submarines were crucial for extending the operational range of German U-boats during WWII.
- Allied forces targeted milch cow submarines to disrupt supply lines.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "milch cow":
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