Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bole
Noun
/boʊl/
Definition
The trunk of a tree.
Examples
- The bole of the oak tree was thick and sturdy.
- Climbing the bole, the squirrel reached for the highest branches.
- Artists often paint scenes that include the beautiful bole of nature’s tallest trees.
Meaning
In the context of botany, ‘bole’ refers specifically to the main stem or trunk of a tree, extending from the ground to the branches.
Synonyms
- trunk
- stem
- main body
