1. noun
a) A brag, a loud appraisal of oneself
b) A shot where the ball is driven off a side wall and then strikes the front wall
2. verb
a) to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself
On no account will he or any other kind be able to boast that hes escaped the pursuit of those who can follow so detailed and comprehensive a method of enquiry.
b) To play a boast shot
The hotel boasts one of the best views of the sea.
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