bole

Meanings

• noun

  A large, thick trunk or stem of a tree, especially one that has been felled.

  - "The loggers transported the bole of the giant oak tree to the mill."
  - "The bole of the tree was covered in moss and vines."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bole
goal , pole , role

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Homophones

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1. Bole (en) : A type of clay used in pottery
   

2. Bowl (ms) : A round container used for holding food or other liquids
   

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Variants

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bole , boles , trunk , trunkful , trunkfuls , trunks , trunksful

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Etymology

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The word 'bole' comes from the Old English word 'bolen' meaning 'to swell' or 'to bulge'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'bollr' meaning 'a swelling' or 'a lump'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known tree bole in the world is that of a giant sequoia tree named General Sherman, which has a circumference of over 102 feet (31 meters).

2. The word 'bole' is also used in the field of geology to refer to the exposed, unweathered part of a volcanic cone or hill.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tree trunk: A large, woody structure that supports a tree and stores nutrients.

2. Lumber: Large, heavy pieces of wood, typically from trees, used as building material or fuel.

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Culture

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In Malay literature, the 'bole' is often used as a symbol of strength and resilience. It is mentioned in various myths and legends as a source of protection and shelter.

How to Memorize "bole"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large tree trunk being cut down and transported as a bole.
   - Visualize the texture and color of the bole, and imagine how it would feel to touch it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bole' with the image of a tree trunk.
   - Think of the word 'bulky' or 'massive' when you see or hear the word 'bole'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'bole' as 'big old log'.

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