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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
Examples
The rancher rounded up the mavericks before branding season.
Mavericks were often claimed by whoever found them first.
02
an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently
Examples
He was known as a maverick in the tech industry, always innovating.
The maverick refused to follow the conventional rules.
maverick
01
(of a person) thinking and behaving differently and independently
Examples
Her maverick spirit made her a natural leader.
The startup's maverick strategy surprised the industry.
