bott

American

[bot] / bɒt /

noun

Metallurgy. a conical knob, mounted on a rod, for stopping temporarily the flow of molten metal or slag from a blast furnace or cupola.

bott British

/ bɒt /

noun

a variant spelling of bot 1

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Etymology

Origin of bott

1875–80; perhaps special use of dial. bot (now obsolete) iron tool for marking sheep, itself special use of Middle English botte (variant of bat ¹ ) shepherd's crook

Example Sentences

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Alexander Bott, who tried the case.

From Los Angeles Times

“This whole case is really sad. It’s so senseless,” said Bott, who said Nowden lacked a “moral compass.”

From Los Angeles Times

Somehow, the victim was not seriously injured, Bott said.

From Los Angeles Times

Marecko Ratteray and Kerryan Bott, the owners of the XL Bully, were given 14-month suspended sentences at Leicester Crown Court on Thursday.

From BBC

Doorbell camera footage played to the court showed Mrs Mawby and Darcy outside their house in John Wesley Close - near to where Cookie was staying at Bott's home.

From BBC

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