Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bole
noun
/boʊl/
Definition
The trunk of a tree.
Examples
- The forest was filled with tall trees, each with a sturdy bole reaching high into the sky.
- The woodpecker pecked on the bole of the old oak tree, searching for insects.
- In the fall, the sunlight streamed through the leaves, illuminating the rough texture of the bole.
Meaning
Bole refers to the main stem or trunk of a tree, typically the part that supports the branches and leaves above.
Synonyms
- trunk
- stalk
- shaft
- stem
