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/baʊ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A large branch of a tree.
The children climbed higher into the boughs of the old oak tree.
A main branch of a tree, particularly one that is thick and stout.
During the storm, a bough snapped off and fell to the ground.
A branch on which leaves or flowers grow.
The birds nested in the bough of the cherry tree, enjoying the sweet blossoms.
Etymology
Middle English 'bough', from Old English 'boga', meaning 'a bend or bow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
boughs of the tree
Refers to the branches of a tree, often emphasizing their largeness or strength.
out on a limb
Meaning to take a risk or make oneself vulnerable, derived from the idea of being on a branch away from the trunk.
Related Words
branch
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk.
twig
A small, thin branch of a tree or plant.
foliage
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Slang Meanings
To go out on a limb.
He went out on a bough by supporting the new policy.
Bough it out.
They bough it out with their friends at the park.