boll

[US]/bɒl/
[UK]/boʊl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a round pod of a plant, especially cotton or flax; a unit of capacity equal to 10 cubic feet (283 liters)
Word Forms
Pluralbolls

Phrases & Collocations

bollard lock

boll of yarn

boll weevil infestation

cotton boll

boll worm

Example Sentences

the cotton boll is ready for harvest.

farmers inspect the cotton bolls for pests.

the boll weevil is a common cotton pest.

cotton bolls can be affected by weather conditions.

she picked a cotton boll from the field.

the bolls burst open when they are mature.

they studied the genetic traits of the cotton boll.

in the fall, the bolls turn brown and dry.

the size of the boll can influence yield.

she learned to identify the different types of bolls.

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