bough Definition
a main branch of a tree.
Using bough: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bough" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The bird perched on the bough of the tree.
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The boughs of the tree were heavy with fruit.
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He climbed up the bough to reach the treehouse.
bough Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with bough
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The strong winds broke a bough from the old oak tree.
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He left his country on the bough of a cargo ship.
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She used a bough to make a bow for her hair.
Summary: bough in Brief
A 'bough' [baʊ] is a main branch of a tree, often used for perching or bearing fruit. It can also be used in phrases like 'break a bough,' meaning to snap off a branch, and 'on the bough,' referring to stowing away on a ship. The phrase 'bough and bow' is a play on words that sounds the same as 'bow,' but means something different.
