Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boughed
verb
/baʊd/
Definition
The past tense of the verb ‘bough,’ meaning to bend or curve like branches of a tree.
Examples
- The tree had boughed under the weight of the heavy snow, its branches nearly touching the ground.
- In the wind, the old willow boughed gracefully, creating a beautiful, sweeping effect.
- Years of growth had caused the branches to bough, making the tree look majestic and wild.
Meaning
To have bent or leaned, especially in reference to tree branches or limbs.
Synonyms
- bent
- arched
- curved
