bom

Norwegian

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Definitions
  • a boom (for a sail, crane, microphone etc.)
  • a barrier (at a railway crossing etc.)
  • a beam (in gymnastics: balance beam)
  • a derrick (nautical)

Etymology

Derived from Middle Low German bom.

Origin

Middle Low German

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