boast (EN)

verb, noun

verb “boast”

1. to brag
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   She boasted about her high score on the test to anyone who would listen.
2. to have something special or unique
   The new smartphone boasts an incredibly long battery life.
3. to shape a stone with a broad chisel
   The mason boasted the edges of the marble slab to ensure it fit perfectly in the new foyer.
4. in squash, to hit the ball so it bounces off a side wall before hitting the front wall
   During the match, she boasted the ball off the side wall, catching her opponent off guard.

noun “boast”

1. a brag; an unnecessary proud statement about oneself
   His boast about winning the race annoyed everyone at the party.
2. in squash, a type of shot where the ball hits a side wall before the front wall
   During the match, she executed a perfect boast, catching her opponent off guard.