5 letter words ending in GLE

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• A large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings, known for its keen sight and powerful soaring flight (source: KoalaChat).
• A person who advocates or supports the use of military force (source: Oxford Languages).

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈiɡ(ə)l/
• UK: /ˈiːɡ(ə)l/

Origin and Usage: The word "eagle" comes from the Old English word "ēagal" which means "eagle" or "hawk". Eagles are known for their strength, power, and keen eyesight, and have been used as symbols of nations, royalty, and power throughout history. The word "eagle" is commonly used in literature, poetry, and popular culture as a symbol of freedom, power, and strength (source: KoalaChat).

Synonyms: Bird of prey, raptor, hawk, falcon (source: Thesaurus.com).

Related Words: Falcon, hawk, crane, osprey, heron (source: KoalaChat).

Example Sentences:

• The eagle soared high above the mountains, scanning the landscape for prey.
• The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States.
• He was an eagle-eyed observer, able to spot even the smallest details from a distance.

Angle

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A figure formed by two lines diverging from a common point.
• Verb: To move or bend at an angle.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/
• UK: /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "angle" comes from the Latin word "angulus," meaning "corner." It has been used in English since the 14th century. As a noun, "angle" is commonly used in geometry to describe the relationship between two lines. As a verb, "angle" can refer to the act of fishing with a hook and line or to the act of positioning oneself in a certain way to achieve a desired outcome.

Synonyms:

• Corner
• Bend
• Turn
• Slant
• Incline

Related Words:

• Angel
• Agile
• Glean
• Gable
• Glaze

Example Sentences:

• He measured the angle of the wall with a protractor.
• The fisherman tried to angle his line towards the deep water.

Definition of Bogle

Bogle is a noun that refers to a Scottish term for a ghost or a specter. It can also refer to a hobgoblin or a frightening apparition.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Definitions

1. A ghost or a specter, especially one that haunts a particular place.
2. A hobgoblin or a frightening apparition.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈboʊɡəl/
• UK: /ˈbəʊɡ(ə)l/

Origin and Usage

The word bogle originated in Scotland and is a variant of the word bogill, which means hobgoblin. It has been used in Scottish literature since the 16th century and is still commonly used in Scotland today.

Synonyms

• Ghost
• Specter
• Hobgoblin
• Apparition

Related Words

• Bogey
• Boggy
• Bogie
• Bongo
• Bogus

Example Sentences

• They say the old castle is haunted by a bogle that appears at midnight.
• The bogle in the forest scared the children.
• The old legend tells of a bogle that would steal children from their beds at night.

1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• noun: a brass instrument similar to a trumpet, typically without valves or keys and used for military signals.
• noun: a tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothes as a decorative trim.
• verb: play or sound (a bugle).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈbjuɡəl/
• UK: /ˈbjuːɡ(ə)l/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "bugle" comes from the Middle English word "bouge" meaning "a curved instrument" and the Latin word "buculus" meaning "young ox". The bugle was originally used as a military instrument to communicate orders, signals, and alarms. It was also used in hunting and sporting events. The decorative bugle bead was popular in fashion during the mid-19th century and is still used today in some clothing designs.

5. Synonyms: trumpet, horn, cornet, flugelhorn

6. Related Words: bugzy, bulge, bogle, budge, beget

7. Example Sentences:

• The bugle sounded the call to retreat.
• She sewed bugle beads onto the hem of her dress.
• He learned to bugle in the Boy Scouts.