Category:Ranch

Ranch, v. t. [written also raunch.] Etym: [cf. Wrench.]

Defn: to wrench; to tear; to sprain; to injure by violent straining Or contortion. [r.] Dryden. "hasting to raunch the arrow out." Spenser.

Ranch Ranch, n. Etym: [see rancho.]

Defn: a tract of land used for grazing and rearing of horses, cattle, Or sheep. See rancho, 2. [western u. S.]