ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BOA
From New Latin, from Latin: a large Italian snake, water snake.
WHAT DOES BOA MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of boa in the English dictionary
The definition of boa in the dictionary is any large nonvenomous snake of the family Boidae, most of which occur in Central and South America and the Caribbean. They have vestigial hind limbs and kill their prey by constriction. Other definition of boa is a woman's long thin scarf, usually of feathers or fur.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOA»
The term «boa» is very widely used and occupies the
4.860 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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6 QUOTES WITH «BOA»
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boa.
The fact is that as soon as they reach Baghdad gates, we will besiege them and slaughter them. Until now they have refused to do battle with us. They are just going places. One can describe them as a boa: when it feels threatened, it runs to somewhere else.
Right whales, for all their size, are surprisingly athletic. They roll, they slap their flukes, they lift their heads out of the water in a move known as a spy hop. They find playthings and are particularly fond of swimming repeatedly through clumps of seaweed, which slides over them like a feathered boa.
Success took me to her bosom like a maternal boa constrictor.
Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather boa!
I have been wearing black, which was a reaction to the Ginger thing. But now I have hopes and I can be anything. Tomorrow I might be naked with a feather boa, who knows?
He and I were about as compatible as a rat and a boa constrictor.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOA»
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Common diseases and disorders are thoroughly covered, with IBD, an epidemic viral disease in captive boas, discussed in great detail. All subspecies and many of the currently bred pattern and colour morphs can be found in this book.
Philippe De Vosjoli, Roger Klingenberg, Jeff Ronne, 2001
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Cults, World Religions and the Occult
The revised and expanded version of the best-selling Cults, World Religions, and You--the history of various religious movements, the distinctive teachings of each, and how you can respond to these religious falsehoods.
These in-depth answers to Christianity's difficult questions will help the reader learn how to be an able defender of the faith.
A textbook that offers a comprehensive, balanced, and applicable approach to what it really means to know Christ by presenting a variety of pathways in the spiritual life and showing how each of these pathways can contribute to the dynamic ...
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Don't Feed the Babysitter to Your
Boa Constrictor: 43 ...
"Discusses rules that are so ridiculous you will never follow them."--From source other than the Library of Congress
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The Day Jimmy's
Boa Ate the Wash
Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm.
Trinka Hakes Noble, Steven Kellogg, 1980
Explore the fascinating lives of rain forest animaals in this colorful series.
"A brief introduction to boa constrictors, including their habitat, food, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of boa constrictors.
Mary Ann McDonald, James Martin, 1996
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOA»
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boa is used in the context of the following news items.
BoA says impervious cover can stay
Though it attached lectures and conditions, the Board of Adjustment has ruled that a Brykerwoods home can keep its impervious cover. «Austin Monitor, Jul 15»
St. Thomas Police Investigate After Woman Spotted Walking With …
Officers say they went out to investigate and found a 19-year-old woman walking with her very large red-tail boa constrictor. The young woman ... «Am980 London News, Jul 15»
Calgary woman finds a boa constrictor in her kitchen
A Calgary woman woke from her first night in a new house to learn she had an unexpected roommate: a metre-long boa constrictor snake, ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
Woman moving into Calgary apartment is greeted by four-foot long …
A woman who'd just taken possession of her north Calgary apartment awoke to find a 4-ft. common boa constrictor in her kitchen Monday, said ... «Calgary Sun, Jul 15»
BoA teases for her upcoming special solo concert 'NOWNESS'!
Remember when BoA was announced to be the first female idol to perform at the prestigious 'Sejong Center for Performing Arts'? That is one ... «allkpop, Jul 15»
PASO president calls on BOA
In turn the BASA officials thanked BOA president Steve Stoute for the BOA's ongoing support of aquatic sport in Barbados. Dr Maglione, who ... «Nation News, Jul 15»
Nashua BOA committee delays vote on Vitale nomination to zoning …
NASHUA – Aldermen want a legal opinion on whether deliberations on former alderman Kathryn Vitale's nomination to a full seat on the zoning ... «Nashua Telegraph, Jul 15»
Cannes You Believe It? Vice Partners with Pintrest and BOA; Xaxis …
Vice Media's founder Shane Smith participated in a talk hosted by MediaLink, at the Pinterest Porch, a pop-up base for the company at the ... «ADOTAS, Jul 15»
North East's top 5 pet escapes from a boa constrictor in Stanley to a …
The 18 inch rainbow boa constrictor slipped away from its owner's house in Ladysmith Court, South Stanley, Durham in early January of that ... «ChronicleLive, Jun 15»
Tero Marine Secures Boa Offshore Contract
TM Master will thus be the preferred fleet management solution for most of the offshore vessels in the Boa fleet, among them the newly named ... «MarineLink, Jun 15»
