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bough

The correct spelling is bough.

How to pronounce bough

/baʊ/
noun

IPA: /baʊ/

Say it like: Bow

The correct spelling is bough. A firm branch of a tree. For example: "When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall."

Usage Examples

When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A firm branch of a tree.
  2. 2.The gallows.

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