Thesaurus: bout

As much of an action as is performed at one time; a going and returning, as of workmen in reaping, mowing, etc.; a turn; a round.

Definitions

n. As much of an action as is performed at one time; a going and returning, as of workmen in reaping, mowing, etc.; a turn; a round.
n. A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout.
n. (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
n. a period of illness
n. a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers)
n. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
1. As much of an action as is performed at one time; a going and returning, as of workmen in reaping, mowing, etc.; a turn; a round. In notes with many a winding bout Of linked sweetness long drawn out. Milton. The prince . . . has taken me in his train, so that I am in no danger of starving for this bout. Goldsmith. 2. A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout. The gentleman will, for his honor's sake, have one bout with you; he can not by the duello avoid it. Shak.
n:100 n. a period of illness n. a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers)