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boa — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • boa noun A large, non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction, such as the boa constrictor.
  • buoy noun A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

Senses

boa is used for these senses in English:

  • buoy (nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes

boa — full definition

  1. noun A large, non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction, such as the boa constrictor.
  2. noun A long, fluffy scarf, often made of feathers, worn draped around the neck and shoulders.

buoy — full definition

  1. noun A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.
  2. verb To keep something floating, or to lift someone's spirits or confidence.

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