Bough: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ณ
bough
[ baส ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น ramo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคพเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Zweig
๐ฎ๐ฉ dahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะปะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ gaลฤ ลบ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ
๐ซ๐ท branche
๐ช๐ธ rama
๐น๐ท dal
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุตู
๐จ๐ฟ vฤtev
๐ธ๐ฐ konรกr
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ veja
๐ฎ๐ธ grein
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แจแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ budaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ rama
Word origin
The word 'bough' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old English word 'bลg' 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.