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/bʌʊt//ˈbaʊt/Definitions
A period of something, usually painful or unpleasant.
Example: a bout of drought.
A boxing match.
An assault (a fencing encounter) at which the score is kept.
A roller derby match.
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To contest a bout.
/bʌʊt//ˈbaʊt/Definitions
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.
Example: The snake was coiled about his ankle.
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
Example: He was well known about town.
Indicates that something will happen very soon; indicates a plan or intention to do something.
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of; to affect.
Example: He talked a lot about his childhood.