Bose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bəʊs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Bose is a verb meaning (usually archaeology) To strike the ground with an object in order to determine, from the resulting sounds, what lies underground.
Meaning
(usually archaeology) To strike the ground with an object in order to determine, from the resulting sounds, what lies underground.
Example Sentences
This criticism applies also to bosing in which the ground is thumped with a heavy rammer; over filled-in pits, tombs, […] Bosing is successful where the top-soil is thin and firm, with an unstratified rock such as chalk beneath.
Word Forms
- boses
- bosing
- bosed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include einstein, boss, evil, wicked, malevolent, malicious.
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