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boar

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɔɹ// UK //bˈɔː// boar

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.


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.

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