To vaunt one's self; to brag; to say or tell things which are intended to give others a high opinion of one's self or of things belonging to one's self; as, to boast of one's exploits courage, descent, wealth
The cause of boasting; occasion of pride or exultation, sometimes of laudable pride or exultation
If someone or something can boast a particular achievement or possession, they have achieved or possess that thing. The houses will boast the latest energy-saving technology. To shape or form (stone) roughly with a broad chisel. something that you like telling people because you are proud of it
To shape roughly as a preparation for the finer work to follow; to cut to the general form required