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- boart/bɔːt/A low-quality, opaque, or flawed diamond, used industrially for cutting, grinding, or as an abrasive.nounExtremely Low / Obscure
- boas/ˈbəʊ.əz/A plural noun referring to multiple boa constrictors or, more commonly, multiple feather or fur stoles (a type of women's fashion accessory).nounC1
- boast/bəʊst/To speak with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- boaster/ˈbəʊstə(r)/A person who talks with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about their achievements, possessions, or abilities.nounC1
- boat/bəʊt/A relatively small, open watercraft for traveling on water, typically propelled by oars, sails, or an engine.nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1 (Very High Frequency)
- boat bug/ˈbəʊt ˌbʌɡ/A highly specific term for a true bug (insect of the order Hemiptera), typically from the family Corixidae (water boatmen) or Notonectidae (backswimmers), that lives in fresh water and uses its legs to row or paddle.nounLow (specialist/regional)
- boat deck/ˈbəʊt dɛk/The topmost deck of a ship where lifeboats are stored.nounLow
- boat drill/ˈbəʊt ˌdrɪl/An organised practice exercise conducted on a vessel to ensure passengers and crew know how to behave and where to assemble in the event of an emergency requiring the use of lifeboats or evacuation.nounC1
- boat hook/ˈbəʊt hʊk/A pole with a metal hook at the end, used for grabbing, pulling, or pushing boats, docks, or objects from the water.nounC2
- boat nail/ˈbəʊt ˌneɪl/A specially designed nail, typically with a broad head and sometimes a ring or other feature, used in wooden boat construction for fastening planks to frames. The design often allows for effective caulking and watertight sealing.nounLow (Specialist/Niche)
- boat neck/ˈbəʊt ˌnɛk/A wide, horizontal neckline that runs close to the collarbone, resembling the shape of an inverted boat hull.nounLow
- boat patch/ˈbəʊt ˌpætʃ/A patch, typically of rubberised or waterproof material, used for making temporary repairs to holes or leaks in the hull or equipment of a small boat.nounRare to Uncommon
- boat people/ˈbəʊt ˌpiːpl̩/A term for refugees, migrants, or asylum seekers who emigrate in small, often overcrowded and unseaworthy boats.plural-nounC2
- boat race/ˈbəʊt ˌreɪs/A competition between boats, typically rowing crews, racing over a set course.nounB2
- boat shoe/ˈbəʊt ʃuː/A type of casual leather shoe, originally designed for sailing, featuring a non-slip rubber sole and typically with laces that wrap around the top of the foot.nounC1
- boat tail/ˈbəʊt ˌteɪl/A tapered rear section, designed to reduce aerodynamic drag.nounC2/Technical
- boat train/ˈbəʊt ˌtreɪn/A train scheduled to meet a particular ferry service, transporting passengers and sometimes luggage between a major railway station and a ferry port.nounLow
- boat-tailed grackle/ˈbəʊt teɪld ˈɡræk(ə)l/A large North American blackbird (Quiscalus major) with iridescent plumage, a distinctive keel-shaped tail, and found primarily in coastal marsh habitats.nounLow (specialist/regional)
- boatage/ˈbəʊtɪdʒ/the charge for transporting goods by boat; the fee for boat hire or transport.nounLow
- boatbill/ˈbəʊtbɪl/A tropical wading bird with a broad, flat bill resembling the prow of a boat.nounC2
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