5 letter words starting with BOA

Board 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material used for a particular purpose, especially for making or covering floors, walls, or ceilings.
Verb: get on or into (a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle).

3. Pronunciations:

US: /bɔrd/
UK: /bɔːd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "board" comes from the Old English "bord," meaning "plank, flat surface." It has been in use since the 8th century and has various applications, including as a noun for a flat piece of wood or other hard material used for a particular purpose, especially for making or covering floors, walls, or ceilings. As a verb, it means to get on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

5. Synonyms:

Noun: plank, panel, slab, sheet, timber, slat
Verb: embark, mount, get on, hop on, go aboard

6. Related Words:

abhor, broad, hoard, sword, world

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: She nailed the board to the wall.
Verb: They boarded the plane for their trip to Hawaii.

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Noun

Definitions:

1. A male pig that has not been castrated.
2. A wild pig of the Old World, from which domestic pigs are descended.

Pronunciations:

• US: /bɔrz/
• UK: /bɔːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "boar" originated from the Old English word "bār," which means "boar, wild animal." Boars are known for their tusks and aggressive behavior, and they are often hunted for sport or for their meat. The term can refer to both domesticated and wild pigs, but it is more commonly used to describe wild pigs.

Synonyms:

• Wild pig
• Pig
• Hog

Related Words:

• Boart
• Boast
• Boats
• Bohea
• Bolar

Example Sentences:

• The hunter tracked the boar through the forest.
• The farmer raised several boars for breeding purposes.
• The boar charged at the hiker, who narrowly escaped.

Boast

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun
2. Definitions:
   • verb: to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about ones achievements, possessions, or abilities
   • noun: a statement in which one boasts about oneself or something belonging to oneself
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /boʊst/
   • UK: /bəʊst/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "boast" originated from the Middle English word "bosten" which meant "to brag". It has been used in English since the 13th century. The verb form of "boast" is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to describe someone who is excessively proud of their achievements or possessions. The noun form is often used in the context of someone making a statement about their own abilities or achievements.
5. Synonyms: brag, crow, vaunt, show off, strut, swagger
6. Related Words: boast, boats, baste, beast, bloat
7. Example Sentences:
   • He always boasts about his high score in the game. (verb)
   • Her boast about her cooking skills turned out to be true. (noun)
   • She was boasting about her new car to everyone at the party. (verb)
   • His boast that he could run faster than anyone else in the school was quickly disproved. (noun)

Boats 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a small vessel propelled on water by oars, sails, or an engine
• Verb: travel in a boat for pleasure or as a sport

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /boʊts/
• UK: /bəʊts/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "boats" originated from the Old English word "bat" meaning "boat". Boats have been used for transportation, fishing, and recreation for thousands of years. Today, boats are used for a variety of purposes, including tourism, transportation, and sports such as sailing and rowing.

5. Synonyms:

• ship
• vessel
• watercraft
• canoe
• kayak

6. Related Words:

• ocean
• rafts
• canal
• fleet
• rowed

7. Example Sentences:

• They rented a boat for the afternoon and went fishing.
• The couple decided to boat down the river for their anniversary.
• The boat was too small to withstand the rough waves.
• The team practiced boating every day to prepare for the race.