Boar: meaning, definitions and examples

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boar

 

[ bษ”หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wild animal

A boar is a wild pig, especially a male one. Boars are known for their tusks and aggressive behavior, particularly during mating season. They are omnivorous animals that can be found in various habitats around the world.

Synonyms

hog, swine, wild pig

Examples of usage

  • The hunter spotted a boar in the forest.
  • The boar charged at the intruder in its territory.
Context #2 | Noun

male pig

In farming and agriculture, a boar is a male pig that is raised for breeding purposes. Boars are selected for their genetic traits and used to improve the quality of the pig population.

Synonyms

male pig, sire

Examples of usage

  • The farmer introduced a new boar to the sow for mating.

Translations

Translations of the word "boar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น javali

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเค‚เค—เคฒเฅ€ เคธเฅ‚เค…เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wildschwein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ babi hutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฑะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒŽใ‚ทใ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sanglier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jabalรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaban domuzu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉง๋ผ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู†ุฒูŠุฑ ุจุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ divoฤรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diviak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡Ž็Œช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ divji praลกiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ villigรถltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงรถl donuzu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jabalรญ

Word origin

The word 'boar' has Old English origins, with roots in the Proto-Germanic word 'bairaz'. Boars have been an important part of human culture and mythology for centuries, often symbolizing strength, courage, and fertility. In various ancient civilizations, boars were associated with deities and were featured in hunting rituals and art. The image of a boar continues to be a powerful symbol in many cultures around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,496, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.