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Maverick
01
an unbranded range animal, especially a calf that has strayed from the herd and is not marked as owned
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Animal
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
mavericks
Examples
The rancher rounded up the mavericks before branding season.
02
an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently
Examples
He was known as a maverick in the tech industry, always innovating.
maverick
01
(of a person) thinking and behaving differently and independently
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most maverick
Comparative
more maverick
gradable
Examples
Her maverick spirit made her a natural leader.
