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bout

/baʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does bout mean?

noun, verb

A period of time spent doing something, especially a period of competition or a bout of illness. To engage in a fight or contest, especially a boxing match.

Example

"The boxer had a tough bout with his opponent, but managed to win by a narrow margin."

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