mechanical bull
noun
plural mechanical bulls
: a mechanical ride usually in the shape of a bull that rocks and rotates unpredictably while the rider tries not to fall off
She downs a beer and eyes the mechanical bull. For five bucks, she signs a waiver and hangs on tight …—Marc Ramirez
… its first-ever rodeo-themed pop-up bar, featuring curated cocktails, a mechanical bull and shareable bites.—San Antonio Express-News (online)
They started training on a mechanical bull … to learn their form and how to stay on.—Western Magazine (Australia)
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“Mechanical bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mechanical%20bull. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.
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