bout

Definitions of bout
  1. noun
    either extremity of something that has length
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    pointe
    sharp end
    pôle, pôle d'aimant
    one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
    but, destination
    the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
    fer de flèche
    the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow
    bout du doigt
    the end (tip) of a finger
    ligne d'arrivée
    a line indicating the location of the finish of a race
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    extrémité, extrême
    the outermost or farthest region or point
  2. noun
    the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
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    bout du doigt
    the end (tip) of a finger
  3. noun
    a boundary marking the extremities of something
    synonyms: fin
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    frontière
    the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
  4. noun
    the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object
    synonyms: extrémité
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    surface
    the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
  5. noun
    a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)
    synonyms: fragment, morceau
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    morceau
    a separate part of a whole
  6. noun
    the tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth
    synonyms: tuyau
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    conduit, tube
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
  7. noun
    a final part or section
    synonyms: fin
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    commencement
    the first part or section of something
    milieu
    an intermediate part or section
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    partie, section
    one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
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