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a
: an uncastrated male swine
b
: the male of any of several mammals (such as a guinea pig or bear)
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Sarah Han, Allure, 12 May 2025
Rangers discovered the 5-year-old boar’s body on the eastern side of Grand Teton National Park, according to a statement published this week.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
The brush was too spindly to climb and too thick for a fast getaway, and the big Bahamian guide saved my hide by swinging his heavy machete to knock the boar down and fall on it.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
First made during the industrial revolution, this nylon and boar bristle remains a popular option for everyday brushing.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Han, Allure, 12 May 2025
Rangers discovered the 5-year-old boar’s body on the eastern side of Grand Teton National Park, according to a statement published this week.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
The brush was too spindly to climb and too thick for a fast getaway, and the big Bahamian guide saved my hide by swinging his heavy machete to knock the boar down and fall on it.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
First made during the industrial revolution, this nylon and boar bristle remains a popular option for everyday brushing.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Boar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boar. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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