бой — meaning in English

English meaning

• action noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
• battle noun A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.
• combat noun Fighting between armed opponents, especially as part of a war.
• encounter verb To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
• engagement noun A formal agreement to marry, or the period before a wedding.
• fight verb To engage in physical combat or violence with someone.
• fisticuffs noun An impromptu fight with the fists, usually between only two people.
• spar noun A strong pole used as a mast, boom, or similar support on a ship or aircraft.
• struggle verb To make a strong, difficult effort to do, achieve, or overcome something.

Senses

бой is used for these senses in English:

• action (military) Combat.
• battle (military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
• combat A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).
• encounter A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
• engagement (countable, uncountable) In any situation of conflict, an actual instance of active hostilities.
• fight An occasion of fighting.
• fight A physical confrontation or combat between two or more people or groups.
• fight (sports) A boxing or martial arts match.

action — full definition

1. noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
2. noun Exciting or fast-paced activity, especially in a film or story.
3. noun A formal legal proceeding; a lawsuit.
4. noun The mechanism of a device, such as a firearm or musical instrument, that makes it work.

battle — full definition

1. noun A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.
2. noun A prolonged, difficult struggle or contest of any kind.
3. verb To fight or struggle against someone or something.

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