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GOHT/ɡəʊt/

A goat is a farm animal with horns that eats grass and leaves. Countable: a goat, goats. A sheep has thick wool; a goat often has a beard and horns. A cow is larger and gives more milk. Not coat (clothes) — different vowel.

Meaning

A farm animal with horns that eats grass and leaves.

Examples

• “The goat is in the field.”
• “The goat climbed onto the rock.”
• “Do not leave the gate open — the goats will go out.”

Good to know

a goat (farm, horns). Contrast: sheep (wool), cow (larger). Mix-up: coat.

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