Meaning of the word tup in English

What does tup mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tup

US /tʌp/
UK /tʌp/

Noun

a male sheep, especially a ram kept for breeding

Example:
The farmer bought a new tup to improve his flock's genetics.
The young tup was very active during the breeding season.

Verb

to copulate with a ewe (used of a ram)

Example:
The farmer watched the ram tup the ewe.
It's important to ensure the ram is healthy before allowing it to tup the ewes.