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boast (EN)
verbi, substantiivi

verbi “boast”

infinitiivi boast; hän boasts; imperfekti boasted; part. perf. boasted; ger. boasting
  1. kehua (itseään)
    She boasted about her high score on the test to anyone who would listen.
  2. ylpeillä (jollakin erityisellä tai ainutlaatuisella)
    The new smartphone boasts an incredibly long battery life.
  3. muotoilla
    The mason boasted the edges of the marble slab to ensure it fit perfectly in the new foyer.
  4. pelata seinäkautta
    During the match, she boasted the ball off the side wall, catching her opponent off guard.

substantiivi “boast”

yksikkö boast, monikko boasts tai ei-laskettava
  1. kerskailu
    His boast about winning the race annoyed everyone at the party.
  2. seinäkauttalyönti
    During the match, she executed a perfect boast, catching her opponent off guard.