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bout

[bout]

noun

  1. a contest or trial of strength, as of boxing.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. period; session; spell.

    a bout of illness.

  3. a turn at work or any action.

  4. a going and returning across a field, as in mowing or reaping.



bout

/ ʊ /

noun

    1. a period of time spent doing something, such as drinking

    2. a period of illness

  1. a contest or fight, esp a boxing or wrestling match

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bout1

1535–45; variant of obsolete bought bend, turn, derivative of bow bow 1; bight
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bout1

C16: variant of obsolete bought turn; related to German Bucht bight ; see about
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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.

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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.

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The champion kickboxer collapsed after the third and final bout of the match and died three days later in hospital.

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He referred to the lack of pre-bout meeting between the fighters, referee and coaches to lay down the "ground rules" for the bout.

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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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