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bout

Pronunciation: /baʊt/

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Definition of bout

noun

  • 1a short period of intense activity of a specified kind:occasional bouts of strenuous exercise a drinking bout
  • an attack of illness or strong emotion:a severe bout of flu
  • a wrestling or boxing match: he fought 350 bouts, losing only nine times
  • 2a curve in the side of a violin, guitar, or other musical instrument.

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting a curve or circuit, hence later a ‘turn’ of activity): from dialect bought 'bend, loop'; probably of Low German origin

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