English

Noun

bocal ‎(plural bocals)

1. 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
2. A cylindrical glass vessel, with a large and short neck.

Translations

French

Etymology

Borrowing from Italian boccale.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bɔkal/

Noun

bocal m ‎(plural bocaux)

1. jar
2. (fish) bowl

Portuguese

Noun

bocal m (plural bocais)

1. bit (metal in horse’s mouth)
2. nozzle

Synonyms

• (bit): morso, bocado

Related terms

• bocado