bough — a main branch of a tree
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a main branch of a tree
Pronunciation (IPA): /baʊ/
Korean meaning: 나무의 주요 가지, 큰 가지
Korean pronunciation: **바우**
Example Sentences
- The cat got stuck on a high bough and needed rescue.
- She carved their initials into the smooth bark of the oak bough.
- The swing hung from a sturdy bough that had supported generations of children.
bough
NOUN//baʊ//
a main branch of a tree
💡 Concept
a main branch of a tree
🎵 Rhyme
Beneath the bough, he takes a bow to make his vow!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/baʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/baʊ/
🌳Etymology
Rootbough
Origin
고대 영어 'bōg'에서 유래되어 현재까지 이어져온 순수 영어 단어입니다. 독일어의 'Bug'(어깨, 관절)와 같은 어근을 공유하며, '구부러진 것'이라는 의미에서 나무의 가지를 지칭하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
bowcowhownowvow
bow
cow
how
now
vow
🔗Collocations
tree bough
heavy bough
broken bough
overhanging bough
leafy bough
bend the bough
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The cat got stuck on a high bough and needed rescue.”
“She carved their initials into the smooth bark of the oak bough.”
“The swing hung from a sturdy bough that had supported generations of children.”
😄 Fun example
“Santa got his beard tangled in a Christmas tree bough while delivering presents.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
branchlimbarm
Antonyms
trunkroot
Related
twigfoliagecanopytreewood
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.