5 letter words with OUL in the middle

Parts of Speech

fouls is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, fouls refers to the act of breaking the rules in a game or sport. As a verb, fouls means to commit an offense or violation in a game or sport.

Pronunciations

US: /faʊlz/

UK: /faʊlz/

Origin and Usage

The word fouls originated from the Old English word "fugol", meaning bird. It is commonly used in sports, especially in basketball and soccer, to refer to a violation of rules. It is also used in a more general sense to describe any offense or wrongdoing.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for fouls include infractions, violations, and transgressions. As a verb, synonyms include breaks, breaches, and infringes.

Related Words

fault, files, films, flues, fools, fuels

Example Sentences

As a noun: The basketball player committed three fouls in the first quarter.

As a verb: The soccer player fouled the opposing teams striker inside the penalty box, resulting in a penalty kick.

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens; a distinctive and typical style, form, or character; a furry growth of minute fungi occurring typically in moist warm conditions, especially on food or other organic matter.
• Verb: form (an object with a particular shape) out of easily manipulated material; (of food) become covered with a furry growth of minute fungi.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /moʊld/
• UK: /məʊld/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "mould" originated from the Middle English word "moulde," which means "loose earth." It is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "molde," which means "dust or earth." The word has been used since the 14th century. The noun form of "mould" refers to a container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens. The verb form of "mould" refers to the process of forming an object with a particular shape out of easily manipulated material. In addition, "mould" can also refer to a furry growth of minute fungi occurring typically in moist warm conditions, especially on food or other organic matter.

5. Synonyms: cast, shape, form, pattern, mildew, fungus, rot, decay

6. Related Words: model, blend, frame, carve, shape

7. Example Sentences:

• The artist used a mould to create the sculpture.
• The city has a unique mould of architecture.
• The bread had mould growing on it.
• The potter

Parts of Speech

fouls is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, fouls refers to the act of breaking the rules in a game or sport. As a verb, fouls means to commit an offense or violation in a game or sport.

Pronunciations

US: /faʊlz/

UK: /faʊlz/

Origin and Usage

The word fouls originated from the Old English word "fugol", meaning bird. It is commonly used in sports, especially in basketball and soccer, to refer to a violation of rules. It is also used in a more general sense to describe any offense or wrongdoing.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for fouls include infractions, violations, and transgressions. As a verb, synonyms include breaks, breaches, and infringes.

Related Words

fault, files, films, flues, fools, fuels

Example Sentences

As a noun: The basketball player committed three fouls in the first quarter.

As a verb: The soccer player fouled the opposing teams striker inside the penalty box, resulting in a penalty kick.

could

1. Parts of Speech: Modal verb
2. Definition: "Could" is a modal verb used to express possibility, ability, or permission in the past or present. It is the past tense of "can" and is often used in conditional sentences.
3. Pronunciations: US: /kʊd/; UK: /kʊd/
4. Origin and Usage: "Could" originated from the Old English word "cunnan," which means "to know, have power to, be able." It has been used in English since the 15th century. "Could" is commonly used in polite requests, suggestions, and hypothetical situations.
5. Synonyms: "May," "might," "would," "should," "can."
6. Related Words: "Would," "should," "might," "shall," "can."
7. Example Sentences:
   • "I could have gone to the party, but I didn feel like it."
   • "Could you please pass me the salt?"
   • "If I had more time, I could finish the project."

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "boule": boule

Parts of Speech: noun

Definition: a ball used in various games, typically made of wood or metal

Pronunciations: US: /ˈbuːl/; UK: /ˈbuːl/

Origin and Usage: The word "boule" comes from the French word "boule" meaning "ball." It is commonly used in a variety of games, such as petanque, bocce, and lawn bowling. The term can also refer to a type of bread, typically round in shape and made from sourdough.

Synonyms: ball, sphere, orb, pellet, globe

Related Words: bocce, petan, bread, dough, yeast

Example Sentences:

• He threw the boule across the lawn, trying to get it as close to the jack as possible.
• The game of bocce requires players to roll boules as close as possible to a target ball.
• She bought a fresh boule of sourdough bread from the bakery.