Bole

Pronunciation: /boʊl/

Definitions of bole

noun a large rounded seed or fruit, such as a coconut or gourd

Example Sentences

A1 The tree had a thick bole.

A2 The bole of the oak tree was twisted and gnarled.

B1 The logger carefully measured the bole of the tree before cutting it down.

B2 The bole of the ancient redwood tree was massive and awe-inspiring.

C1 The bole of the sequoia tree was so wide that it took several people to wrap their arms around it.

C2 The bole of the baobab tree was hollowed out by animals seeking shelter from the heat of the African savanna.

Examples of bole in a Sentence

formal The bole of the tree was thick and sturdy, indicating its age and strength.

informal I leaned against the bole of the tree to catch my breath after running.

slang Let's chill by the bole and have a picnic.

figurative The bole of the company represents its core values and principles.

Grammatical Forms of bole

• past tense: boled
• plural: boles
• comparative: more bole
• superlative: most bole
• present tense: boles
• future tense: will bole
• perfect tense: have boled
• continuous tense: is boleing
• singular: bole
• positive degree: bole
• infinitive: to bole
• gerund: boiling
• participle: boled

Origin and Evolution of bole

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'bole' originated from the Old Norse word 'bolr' meaning trunk of a tree.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bole' has retained its meaning of the trunk of a tree, but has also been used in architecture to refer to the trunk of a column or pillar.