boll

[bohl]

boll Definition

• 1. the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or similar plant
• 2. a mass of short, fluffy fibers that cling to the seeds of cotton and similar plants

Using boll: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "boll" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bolls burst open to reveal the cotton inside.

• Example

  The cotton was still attached to the boll.

• Example

  The machine separates the cotton from the bolls.

boll Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for boll

• capsule
• pod
• case
• shell

Phrases with boll

• cotton boll

  the seed pod of the cotton plant, containing the cotton fibers

  Example

  The cotton bolls were harvested and taken to the factory.

• bursting boll

  a cotton boll that has opened and released its fibers

  Example

  The bursting bolls signaled the start of the harvest season.

• boll weevil

  a small beetle that feeds on cotton buds and bolls, causing damage to the crop

  Example

  The farmers had to take measures to control the boll weevil infestation.

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Summary: boll in Brief

A 'boll' [bohl] is the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or similar plant, containing short, fluffy fibers that cling to the seeds. It is the part of the plant that is harvested for its cotton fibers, which are used in textiles and other products. Phrases like 'cotton boll' and 'bursting boll' refer to specific stages of the cotton plant's growth and development.