Boves (en. Boves)

/bov/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Connective tissue that forms cartilage.
The boves allow for flexibility of the joints.
Les boves permettent la flexibilité des articulations.
Support devices in the human body.
The boves in the tendons help with muscular stability.
Les boves dans les tendons aident à la stabilité musculaire.

Etymology

From Latin 'bovis', which means 'ox'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

boves or cattle
Refers to a category of muscles or animals.
boves ou bovins
reduction of boves
Reduction of pain in the joints.
réduction des boves

Related Words

bovine
Related to a species of large cattle.
bovin
cartilage
Flexible connective tissue.
cartilage
tendon
A tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.
tendon

Slang Meanings

In slang, refers to a person in a high position.
This guy is a real boves in the field.
Ce type est un vrai boves dans le milieu.
May mean someone who is stubborn.
He is really boves, he never changes his mind.
Il est vraiment boves, il ne change jamais d'avis.