bough
About 0.77 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun A tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.
When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall. (Rock-a-bye Baby)
- noun A gallows.
Similar words
limbed sharp-limbed tree-branch branch tree trunk branchwork limb branchling outbranch framework
Often followed by
of to and in is that breaks or was
Word family
boughed boughs
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