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Bough: meaning, definitions and examples

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bough

 

[ baสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tree branch

A bough is a large branch of a tree. It is usually a main or major branch, rather than a small or minor one. Boughs can be thick and sturdy, supporting the weight of leaves, fruits, and even animals.

Synonyms

branch, limb, twig

Examples of usage

  • The squirrel jumped from bough to bough in search of nuts.
  • The birds built their nest on a sturdy bough high in the tree.
  • The ancient oak tree had boughs that reached out in all directions.

Translations

Translations of the word "bough" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ramo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zweig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gaล‚ฤ…ลบ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท branche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rama

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุตู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›tev

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ‘ๆž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grein

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั‚ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒฃแƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ budaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rama

Etymology

The word 'bough' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old English word 'bลg' which means shoulder, bow of a ship, or branch. Over time, the meaning evolved to specifically refer to a large branch of a tree. The word has been used in English literature for centuries, often symbolizing strength and connection to nature.

See also: bow, bowed, bowgun, bowing, longbow, unbowed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,147, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.