English to English
noun
- someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
source: WordNet 3.0
- an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it
source: WordNet 3.0
- In the southwestern part of the united States, a bullock or heifer that has not been branded, and is unclaimed or wild; -- said to be from Maverick, the name of a cattle owner in Texas who neglected to brand his cattle.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- independent in behavior or thought
She led a somewhat irregular private life.
Maverick politicians.
source: WordNet 3.0
verb
- To take a maverick.
source: Webster 1913
