bocal Meaning & Definition
/ˈboʊkəl/
What Does Bocal Mean?
Bocal is used as a noun meaning A curved, tapered metal tube which connects the reed of several double reed woodwind instruments (such as the cor anglais, bassoon, and contrabassoon) to the rest of the instrument. It can also mean A cylindrical glass vessel with a short wide neck.
Bocal: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈboʊkəl/ |
| Plural | bocals |
Bocal Definition (Noun)
- A curved, tapered metal tube which connects the reed of several double reed woodwind instruments (such as the cor anglais, bassoon, and contrabassoon) to the rest of the instrument.
- A cylindrical glass vessel with a short wide neck.
Synonyms of Bocal
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Bocal synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
bocal (plural bocals or bocaux)
Words That Rhyme With Bocal
Origin of Bocal
Borrowed from French bocal. Doublet of boccale and pokal.