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bout
[bout]
noun
a contest or trial of strength, as of boxing.
Synonyms: , ,period; session; spell.
a bout of illness.
a turn at work or any action.
a going and returning across a field, as in mowing or reaping.
bout
/ ʊ /
noun
a period of time spent doing something, such as drinking
a period of illness
a contest or fight, esp a boxing or wrestling match
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bout1
Example Sentences
Broadcasts have depicted rescue crews picking through the rubble of destroyed buildings to extricate survivors in cities mostly untouched in previous bouts of violence, such as Tel Aviv.
That has prompted worries that we could be facing another period of sharply higher energy prices, leading to a bout of higher prices for everything from petrol and food to holidays.
The champion kickboxer collapsed after the third and final bout of the match and died three days later in hospital.
He referred to the lack of pre-bout meeting between the fighters, referee and coaches to lay down the "ground rules" for the bout.
She is the only woman to become a two-division UFC champion and exited the sport with 23 wins from 28 bouts.
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