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- [bil-boh]
- /ˈbɪl boʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bil-boh]
- /ˈbɪl boʊ/
Definitions of bilboes word
- noun plural bilboes a long iron bar with two sliding shackles, formerly used to confine the ankles of a prisoner 3
- noun plural bilboes a finely tempered sword. 1
- noun bilboes (plural only) An iron bar fitting around the ankles of prisoners, and having sliding shackles. 0
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Origin of bilboes
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; short for Bilboa blade sword made in Bilboa (variant of Bilbao)
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Parts of speech for Bilboes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bilboes popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bilboes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bilboes
noun bilboes
- handcuffs — a ring-shaped metal device that can be locked around a person's wrist, usually one of a pair connected by a short chain or linked bar; shackle: The police put handcuffs on the suspect.
- hindrance — an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.
- obstruction — something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation.
- curb — If you curb something, you control it and keep it within limits.
- restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
Antonyms for bilboes
noun bilboes
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- liberation — the act of liberating or the state of being liberated.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- promotion — advancement in rank or position.
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