bout in English: A short period of illness or activity, or a boxing or wrestling match. (noun)

Translation

A short period of illness or activity, or a boxing or wrestling match.

Word origin

From an old English dialect word for a bend or a turn; one turn of work or fighting became a bout.

flu.

A bout of flu is a short period of being ill with it.

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In boxing, a bout is one full match.

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A bout can be any short burst of activity or feeling.

fight

To try to hurt or beat another person or group, often with hands or weapons.

match

A game between two players or two teams.

round

Shaped like a circle or like a ball.

sick

Not well in your body.

short

Small in height or length, or lasting only a little time.

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