Boa: meaning, definitions and examples

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boa

 

[ หˆboสŠษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

snake

A large snake found in tropical America and the Caribbean, with a dark color pattern and distinctive markings.

Synonyms

constrictor, python, serpent

Examples of usage

  • Watch out for the boa constrictor in the jungle.
  • The boa slithered silently through the undergrowth.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

A long, lightweight scarf worn around the neck.

Synonyms

scarf, stole, wrap

Examples of usage

  • She wrapped the boa around her neck to keep warm.
  • The actress wore a feathered boa with her evening gown.
Context #3 | Noun

aviation

Boarding of aircraft.

Synonyms

boarding, embarkation, entrance

Examples of usage

  • Passengers must proceed to the gate for boa.

Translations

Translations of the word "boa" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น boa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคšเฅเค›เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ baik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฑั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dobra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‰ฏใ„ (ใ‚ˆใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bonne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ buena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iyi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข‹์€ (์ข‹๋‹ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูŠุฏุฉ (jayyida)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dobrรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dobrรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅฝ (hวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dobra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรณรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา›ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒ˜ (k'argi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaxลŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ buena

Etymology

The word 'boa' originated in the late 17th century, derived from Spanish 'boa', ultimately from Latin 'bลa' meaning 'large snake'. Over time, the term expanded to include other meanings such as a type of scarf and the boarding of aircraft.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,758, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.