What does BOLES mean?

Boles

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

  • The main stem of a tree, usually covered with bark.
  • A cylindrical mass of material, especially one that is large or bulky.

3. Pronunciations:

  • US: /boʊlz/
  • UK: /bəʊlz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "boles" comes from Middle English "bole" meaning "trunk of a tree". It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in forestry to describe the main stem of a tree. It is also used more generally to describe any cylindrical mass of material, especially if it is large or bulky.

5. Synonyms:

  • Trunk
  • Stem
  • Log
  • Block

6. Related Words:

  • Bolas
  • Bolus
  • Bolls
  • Bolos
  • Bolts

7. Example Sentences:

  • The boles of these trees are over 100 feet tall.
  • They loaded the truck with large boles of wood.


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