bough

/bou/

Definitions

1. noun

A branch of a tree, especially a sturdy one.

“The boughs of the oak tree swayed gently in the wind.”

2. verb

To move or swing something, especially a branch, from side to side.

“The wind boughed the trees back and forth.”

Synonyms

  • branch
  • limb

Antonyms

  • trunk