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bouts

The correct spelling is bouts.

How to pronounce bouts

noun

IPA: /ˈbaʊts/

Say it like: Bow-ts

The correct spelling is bouts. A period of something, usually painful or unpleasant. For example: "a bout of drought."

Usage Examples

a bout of drought.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A period of something, usually painful or unpleasant.
  2. 2.A boxing match.
  3. 3.An assault (a fencing encounter) at which the score is kept.
  4. 4.A roller derby match.
  5. 5.A fighting competition.

verb

  1. 1.To contest a bout.

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