Word
boar
US/ˈbɔɹ/
UK/bˈɔː/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a wild pig that is known for being strong and sometimes aggressive. It has thick hair and long, sharp teeth called tusks.
n. a wild, uncastrated pig (Sus scrofa) from which domestic swine are descended; also refers to the uncastrated male of the domestic pig.
Examples
“The hikers saw a wild boar running through the forest.”
“Hunters in the region often track wild boar during the winter months when the animals are more active.”
“The ancient tapestry depicts a group of noblemen on horseback pursuing a massive boar through a dense thicket of oak trees.”
Examples
simple
“The hikers saw a wild boar running through the forest.”
contextual
“Hunters in the region often track wild boar during the winter months when the animals are more active.”
complex
“The ancient tapestry depicts a group of noblemen on horseback pursuing a massive boar through a dense thicket of oak trees.”
Usage
The plural can be either 'boar' or 'boars', though 'boar' is more common in a hunting context.
Real-World Examples
“During this period, Spaniards hunt Ibex and Wild Boar, Pyrenean and Cantabrian Chamois, Roe Deer, and even Mouflon Sheep in some areas.” Related words
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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