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babbitNonstandard spelling of babbitt.babbittEllipsis of babbitt metal or Babbitt metal (“a soft white alloy of variable composition used in bearings to diminish friction”).babblement(obsolete) babblebabracotA grate used by some native South Americans to roast meat.babyfatAlternative form of baby fat.babyliftThe evacuation of foreign children from abroad into a country for adoption.babysatsimple past and past participle of babysitbabysit(ambitransitive) To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.baccalaureatAlternative form of baccalaureate (“bachelor's degree”).baccarat(card games) A card game resembling chemin de fer with many forms, usually entailing the player(s) betting against two or three hands dealt, and also bearing some similarities to blackjack.bacchanalist(rare) One who takes part in a bacchanalia.bacchantA priest of Bacchus.baciloscopistMisspelling of bacilloscopist.bacinetAlternative form of bascinet.backbeat(music) The sharp accent on the second and fourth beats of rock music in 4/4 time.backblastA dangerous blast of hot gas behind a rocket or missile when it is fired.backcastTo identify the actions required in order to reach a proposed future.backchat(British) Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.backcourt(handball) The area farthest from the opponent's goal around the nine-metre line, where a team's defensive centre players are located.backdraft(American spelling, firefighting) Sudden, dangerous recombustion that occurs when there is a rapid reintroduction of oxygen to an enclosed space containing a fire.backdraught(firefighting, chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of backdraft.backet(Scotland) A shallow wooden trough for carrying ashes, coals, etc.backfatFat of the back, especially of pigs.backfistA punch performed by forming a fist and striking with the tops of the two largest knuckles.backfoot(transitive) To put on the defensive; to put off balance.backjoint(architecture, archaic) A rebate or chase in masonry left to receive a permanent slab or other filling.backlet(chiefly Cornwall) An alley or narrow passage between buildings.backlift(cricket) The lifting of the bat in preparation for hitting the ball.backlight(uncountable) Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention.backlist(publishing) A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.backlitsimple past and past participle of backlightbacklotThe farthest section of a parking lot.backmostfarthest backbackoutA reversal or undoing of tasks previously done (often in reverse order).backpatAlternative form of back-pat.backpfeifengesichtA punchable face, or someone with such a face.backpocketAlternative form of back pocket.backportAn act of backporting.backpostA pole or post onto the front of which items to be used are attached.backprintThe mark or impression left by a person's back having been pressed against a surface.backprojectTo create back projection.backreactTo take part in a backreaction.backrestThe back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.backseatTo act in the manner of a back-seat driver or a back-seat gamer.backsetA check; a relapse; a discouragement; a setback.backsheetThe bottom layer of a solar cell.backshift(grammar) The changing of the tense of a verb from present to past in reported speech.backshootTo shoot in the back.backshot(Internet slang, colloquial, transitive) To engage in anal sex with (someone), possibly rape.backshunt(rail transport, UK) A section of railway track which gives access to a siding (or another section of railway line) only by reversing direction; also a train movement which uses such track.backsightThe rear sight of a firearm.backsplatThe wood block on a chair's backbacksplitA split-level home whose split level is visible only from the side elevation.backstraightAlternative form of back straight (“backstretch”).backstreetAssociated with neighborhoods on back streets, often in older neighborhoods, with poorer residents.backtestA test of a strategy, model, etc. using data from a previous time.backweight(golf) A weight attached to the back of a golf club to give it a lower centre of gravity.bactAbbreviation of bacteria.bacteriologistA microbiologist whose speciality is bacteriology.bacterioscopistOne who carries out bacterioscopy.bacteriostatA biological or chemical agent that causes bacteriostasis.baddest(nonstandard for non-slang definitions) superlative form of bad: most bad, worst.badestMisspelling of baddest.badmintonist(dated, rare) A badminton player.bafflement(uncountable) The result or state of being baffled, confused, or puzzled.baftAlternative form of bafta (“type of material”).baggitA salmon that has just spawned.baggonetObsolete form of bayonet.bagnet(Philippines) Crispy pork belly.bagplot(statistics) A method for visualizing two- or three-dimensional statistical data, analogous to the one-dimensional box plot.baguet(architecture, zoology) Alternative form of baguette.baharatA mixture of spices commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine.bahtThe official currency of Thailand, equal to 100 satang.bahut(obsolete) A portable coffer or chest with a rounded lid covered in leather, garnished with nails, once used for the transport of clothes or other personal luggage. It was the original portmanteau.bailment(law) The handing over of control over, or possession of, personal property by one person, the bailor, to another, the bailee, for a specific purpose upon which the parties have agreed.bailoutA rescue, especially a financial rescue.baitAny substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.baitboatAlternative form of bait boat.bakemeat(obsolete) Any baked product (such as a pie)bakeoutThe act of heating a material in a vacuum in order to drive off volatile componentsbakfietAlternative form of bakfiets.bakgat(South Africa, slang) Great, good, fine, excellent.bakwit(Philippines) An evacuee.balalaikist(music) Someone who plays the balalaika.balancementThe act or result of balancing or adjusting; balance.balanceweightAlternative form of balance weight.balbutient(obsolete) stammeringbalconetAlternative form of balconette (“small balcony”).baldestsuperlative form of bald: most baldbaldicootThe coot (bird), with its pure white wide frontal plate.baldist(humorous) Discriminatory against bald or balding people.balkiestsuperlative form of balky: most balkyballadistOne who composes or performs ballads.ballast(nautical) Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability.ballbustAn instance or act of ballbustingballcourta general place (e.g. a paved yard) used to play ball gamesballet(dance) A classical form of dance.ballhootTo roll logs down a slope as part of a logging operation.ballistArchaic form of ballista.balljointAlternative form of ball joint.ballonetAny of several small balloons, inside a dirigible, that can be inflated or deflated to control buoyancy during flight.ballonnement(surgery, archaic) The ballooning or distending of a part of the body for operative or diagnostic purposes.balloonistA person who flies in balloons, especially in hot-air balloons.balloonplantSynonym of hairy balls.ballotThe process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.ballotistOne who supports the use of the secret ballot in elections.ballottement(medicine) An increased amount of fluid in the suprapatellar pouch of the knee.ballout(electronics) The pinout of a ball grid array integrated circuit.ballpitAlternative form of ball pit.ballpointEllipsis of ballpoint pen; the nib thereof, containing the ball.ballsiestsuperlative form of ballsy: most ballsybalmiestsuperlative form of balmy: most balmybalneologistbalneotherapistbalneotherapistA practitioner of balneotherapy.balotAlternative form of balut.balsamrootA perennial of the genus Balsamorhiza in the sunflower family, native to western North America.balutAsian street food consisting of a developing duck embryo boiled alive and eaten in the shellbamboozlementThe act or process of bamboozling or being bamboozled.bampot(Scotland, slang, derogatory) An idiot; an objectionable and foolish person.bananaquitA nectar-feeding bird, Coereba flaveola, thought to be related to the Darwin's finches and the grassquits.banat(historical) The territory governed by a ban.banchootAlternative form of behenchod.bandagistOne who applies bandages.bandelet(architecture) A small band or fillet; any little band or flat moulding, compassing a column, like a ring.bandicootAny of various small marsupials of Australia and New Guinea, some with distinctive long snouts, of the family Peramelidae.bandiestsuperlative form of bandy: most bandybanditOne who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group.bandletA column of stem cells that develop from a single teloblast.bandlimit(physics) The limiting frequency of a signal beyond which the intensity of the signal is zerobandobastAlternative form of bundobust.bandobustAlternative form of bundobust.bandolistSomeone who plays the bandola.bandoneonistOne who plays the bandoneon.bandoristAlternative spelling of bandurist.bandouristAlternative spelling of bandurist.bandshiftThe movement of a band during electrophoresis or spectroscopybanduristSomeone who plays the bandura.banewortAtropa belladonna, deadly nightshade.banishmentThe act of banishing.banishtObsolete spelling of banished; simple past and past participle of banish.banjitaristSomeone who plays the banjitar (guitjo).banjoistOne who plays a banjo.banjolinist(music) One who plays the banjolin.banketA sweet almond dessert pastry that originated in the Netherlands.bankomat(dated) Synonym of automated teller machine.bankrupt(figurative) Destitute of, or wholly lacking a good quality, value, etc. one should possess or once possessed.bannatAlternative form of banat (“territory governed by a ban”).banneret(law, historical) Clipping of knight banneret, a knight entitled to subinfeudate his estate and to lead men in battle under his own banner.bannut(dialectal, England) An English walnut.banquetA large celebratory meal; a feast.bant(colloquial, now rare) To regulate what one eats according to the precepts of William Banting; to go on a diet.bantamweight(countable) A boxer or other competitor of this weight.baptAbbreviation of baptism.baptistA person who baptizes.baptizement(archaic) baptismbaraat(South Asia) A wedding procession carried out by the bridegroom in North India, West India, and Pakistan.baraminologistOne who practices baraminology.barbat(historical) An ancient Persian plucked lute with a pear-shaped body, a flat belly, an angled back near the pegbox, and a fretless neck.barbetAny of numerous arboreal birds of the families Capitonidae, Lybiidae, and Megalaimidae, within the order Piciformes.barbthroatAny of the birds in the genus Threnetes, found in Central America and South America.barbutAlternative form of barbute (“helmet”).barchartAlternative form of bar chart.bardcraftThe poetic arts of a bard.bardletAn inferior bard or poet.bareboatBeing or pertaining to a charter for the hire of a boat without any crew or provisions included.barebuttAlternative spelling of bare-butt.barefast(obsolete) Barefaced.barefootWearing nothing on the feet.bareroot(arboriculture, chiefly attributive) A plant removed from soil in a dormant state, from which it can more rapidly acclimate to new soil conditions.barestsuperlative form of bare: most barebarfightA fight that takes place in a bar.bargeistAlternative spelling of barghest.bargestAlternative spelling of barghest.barghaistAlternative spelling of barghest.barghastAlternative spelling of barghest.bargheistAlternative spelling of barghest.barghest(mythology, British) A legendary monstrous black dog, said to possess large teeth and claws, and (sometimes) to be capable of changing form.barguestAlternative spelling of barghest.barilletA small cask, or something resembling one, for example the barrel of a gun.baritonist(jazz) A player of the baritone saxophonebarmpot(Northern England, informal, derogatory) An idiot; an objectionable and foolish person.barnet(Cockney rhyming slang) hair (on one's head)barnight(countable, UK, Imperial College slang) An evening party, normally for a societybarnshootAlternative form of behenchod.baroafferentcarried by pressure (especially by blood pressure)baroinhibit(physiology) To inhibit by means of pressurebarologistA person involved in the physical science of barology.baronetThe bearer of a hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods.barostatA device used to maintain a constant (atmospheric) pressurebarotolerant(biology) That can tolerate great pressuresbarouchetAlternative spelling of barouchette.barpostA post sunk in the ground to hold the bars closing a passage into a field.barreletAlternative form of barrelette (“structure in mouse brainstem”).barrenestsuperlative form of barren: most barrenbarrenwortA herb, Epimedium alpinum, once thought to prevent conception.barretThe flat cap worn by Roman Catholic ecclesiastics; a biretta.barrulet(heraldry) The smallest diminutive of the bar, one quarter as wide.barstaurant(chiefly Chicago) A combined bar and restaurant.barwit(birdwatching) The bar-tailed godwit.basalmost(systematics) Which is most basal.basalt(mineralogy) A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.basantAlternative form of bezant.bascartA shopping cart or trolley.bascinetA light helmet, typically with a high, pointed skull, either open-faced (in early models) or made with a visor (later models).basecoatThe undermost coat of paint, etc., over which subsequent layers can be applied. In general usage this does not include any primer.basecourtAlternative form of base court.basement(architecture) A floor of a building below ground level.basenetObsolete form of bascinet.basepoint(mathematics) A point that marks the beginning and the end of a topological loopbasestsuperlative form of base: most basebashertpreordained, fatedbashfest(informal) An event or situation involving a lot of bashing (whether physical collisions or criticism).bashment(slang, countable, especially Jamaican) A party or rave.basibiont(biology) An organism that is host to an epibiontbasilect(sociolinguistics) A variety of a language that differs substantially from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.basimglurantAn experimental drug candidate for the treatment of depression and fragile X syndrome.basinetAlternative form of bascinet.basiocciput(anatomy) The basilar part of the occipital bonebasketA lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.basketplantAlternative form of basket plant.basnetArchaic form of bascinet.bassboatAlternative form of bass boat.basset(geology) The edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the ground; the outcrop.bassettAlternative form of basset.bassinetA newborn baby's bed, traditionally woven with reeds or straw; a (wicker) cradle.bassistA musician who plays a bass instrument, especially the bass guitar.bassletAny of several small, colourful fish, of the family Grammatidae, popular in aquariabassoonistA person who plays the bassoon, a musical instrument in the woodwind family.bastInner bark of a tree from which rope is traditionally made.bastionetA small bastion.bastocystMisspelling of blastocyst.batAny flying mammal of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.batementabatement; diminutionbathmatAlternative spelling of bath mat.bathymetristOne who carries out bathymetry.batimastatAn exogenous matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor.batletA short bat for beating clothes when washing them.batmeatThe meat of a bat, used as food.batologistA botanist who studies the genus Rubus, i.e. brambles.batonistA conductor of music who uses a baton.batonnetA piece of vegetable cut into the shape of a small stick.batshit(vulgar, literally) Fecal matter produced by bats.battPieces of fabric or fibre used for stuffing; as for batting or insulationbattailant(obsolete) Prepared for battle; combatant; warlike.battement(ballet) A ballet move involving a beating action with an extended legbattiestsuperlative form of batty: most battybattlecraft(uncountable) The art of fighting battles; combat skill.battlefleetAlternative spelling of battle fleet.battlefrontThe region or line along which opposing armies engage in combat.battlementAny high wall for defense.battlesuit(science fiction) A technologically enhanced suit worn in battle for protection, camouflage, etc.battologistOne who battologizes.batututA folkloric hairy hominid said to inhabit wilderness areas of Vietnam, Laos, and northern Borneo.bawdiestsuperlative form of bawdy: most bawdybawsunt(archaic, rare, literary, or dialectal) Having white streaks or spots on a black or bay background (especially of an animal's or a mountain's face).bayanistA person who plays the bayan.bayfrontAdjoining or fronting on a bay.bayonet(military) A blade mounted to the end of a long gun, originally with a handle inserted into the bore, now usually attached underbarrel.baytObsolete form of bait.bazookaistSomeone who plays the bazooka.bdelloplast(biology) A modified cell formed in the host of a parasitic Bdellovibrio bacteriumbdftAbbreviation of board foot.beachcastCast up onto a beach.beachfrontOf property (real estate): located on a beach.beachletA little beach.beachwortA flowering plant of the genus Batis (Batis maritima).beadiestsuperlative form of beady: most beadybeamletA small beam or ray.beanfeast(chiefly British) A dinner party given to the employees of a firm.beanplot(mathematics) An alternative form of boxplot in which individual observations are shown as small lines in a one-dimensional scatter plot.beanpotA pot for cooking or serving beans.beansproutAlternative form of bean sprout.beant(dialectal, rare), variant of bean't.bearbaitAn instance of bearbaiting.bearcatAny member of diverse species of the order Carnivora:beardist(rare) One who practices prejudice against bearded people.beardletA little beard.bearpitAlternative form of bear pit.bearshit(vulgar) The excrement of a bear.bearwortA perennial alpine plant, Meum athamanticum.beastAn animal, especially a large or dangerous land vertebrate.beatA stroke; a blow.beatemest(US, archaic, slang, dialectal) Best.beatinestAlternative form of beatingest.beatingest(US, regional) That beats or surpasses all others, in a positive or negative sense; most extreme, remarkable, or unusual.beatscript(cinematography) A visual adjunct to a screenplaybeaufet(archaic) A counter for refreshments; a buffet.beauffetObsolete form of buffet (“counter or sideboard”).beaupotA large ornamental vase for cut flowers.beauseant(historical) The black and white standard (battle flag) of the Knights Templar.beaut(informal) Something or someone that is physically attractive.beautifullest(poetic, else nonstandard) superlative form of beautiful: most beautifulbebeast(transitive) To make a beast of.beblast(transitive, archaic) To blast completely; wither up.beblot(transitive) To blot all over; stain.becarpet(transitive, poetic) To cover like a carpet.becast(transitive, obsolete) To cover or surround by casting (something) about.bechat(transitive) To chat over or about; discuss.becheat(transitive, rare) to cheat; cheat out ofbecket(nautical) A short piece of rope spliced to form a circlebeclart(transitive, UK dialectal) To besmear; bedaub; bemire; smear all over with dirt.beclout(transitive) To cover with a clout or cloth.becut(transitive) To cut about; cut around; cut up; cut off; sever.bedaft(archaic) Stupid; foolish; dim-witted.bedazementThe condition of being bedazed.bedazzlementThe characteristic of being bedazzled.bedevilmentThe characteristic of being bedeviled.bedfastUnable to leave one's bed, especially because of illness, weakness or obesity.bedight(archaic) To equip or bedeck.bedirt(transitive) To cover or defile with dirt.bedizenmentSomething which bedizens.bedjacketA short jacket worn when sitting up in bed, usually by women.bedlightA bedside light.bedoubt(transitive, obsolete) To dread; respect; renown.bedpostAny of the four upright supports of a bedstead.bedquiltA quilt used for spreading over a bed, as the topmost layer of bedclothes.bedragglementThe state of being bedraggled.bedrestA device used to support a person sitting up in bed.bedrightAlternative form of bedrite.bedset(geology) Two or more beds that have similar composition and structure, with very distinct strata above and below the bedding planes.bedsheetA sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen.bedsit(British, Ireland) A form of rented accommodation consisting of a single room for use as both sitting room and bedroom; there may also be a small kitchen area and washing and toilet facilities, but these amenities are more commonly outside the room and shared by several tenants.bedskirtThe valance of a bed.bedust(archaic) To cover with dust.bedwet(rare) Alternative form of bed-wet.beechmastThe mast or nuts of the beech tree.beechnutThe small, triangular, edible nut of the beech tree.beefheartA meat-based food for tropical fish.beefiestsuperlative form of beefy: most beefy.beeplantAny of certain shrubs of the genus Cleomella.beerfestA festival showcasing beers and similar beverages.beergutAlternative form of beer gut.beeriestsuperlative form of beery: most beerybeermatAlternative spelling of beer mat.beernutAlternative form of beer nut.beerocratOne who controls or profits from the brewing of beer.beerpotA cup or mug for drinking beer.beerwort(brewing) Wort prepared by the infusion of malt with water, intended to be converted into beer.beerwurstSynonym of Bierwurst (“a smoked, seasoned Brühwurst sausage originally from Bavaria in Germany, with a garlicky flavor and dark red color”).beestbeestings, colostrumbeetBeta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.beetroot(UK, New Zealand, India, Australia) A normally deep-red-colored root vegetable usually cooked or pickled before eating.beewortThe plant Acorus calamus, the sweet flag or calamus.befast(transitive, archaic) To fasten.befight(transitive, obsolete) To deprive of by fighting.beflirtTo flirt about; flirt withbefoolmentThe condition of being befooled.befoulmentThe act of befouling; soiling; making dirty.befriendmentThe act of befriending; the act of making friends.befright(transitive) To fill with fright; make afraid; scare; frightenbefrost(transitive) To place frost upon; cover with frostbefruit(transitive, rare) To endow, cover, or adorn with fruit (all senses); (by extension) to make fruitful.befuddlementThe state of being befuddled.begadkefat(linguistics) A phenomenon of spirantization affecting most plosive consonants of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic when they are preceded by a vowel and not geminated; also any similar case of spirantization of postvocalic plosives in other languages, such as Berber.begadkephatAlternative form of begadkefat.begatsimple past of begetbegavolt(dated, nonstandard) A billion volts.begedkefetAlternative form of begadkefat.begetTo cause; to produce; to bring forth.beghast(transitive) To fill with shock, awe, wonder, or amazement; inspire; enthuse.beghost(transitive) To endow with a spirit or ghost; haunt.begift(transitive) To entrust; endow.begiltsimple past and past participle of begildbegincement(archaic, nonstandard, childish or dialectal) The beginning.beglamormentAlternative form of beglamourment.beglamourmentThe act of beglamouring; the state of being beglamoured.begotsimple past of begetbegreet(transitive) To give or send greetings to; hail; salute; greet; acknowledge by greeting.begrimest(rare) (archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of begrimebegrudgement(rare) The act or result of begrudgingbeguilementThe action or process of beguiling; the characteristic of being beguiling.beguilt(transitive) To make guilty; cause to sin.behat(rare, transitive) To place a hat upon (someone's head).behavioralist(American spelling) Of, or relating to behavioralism.behavioristOne who studies behavior of humans or animals.behaviouralist(British spelling) relating to behaviouralism.behaviouristBritish standard spelling of behaviorist.beheart(transitive) To enamour; ravish.behestA command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest.behight(obsolete, transitive) To vow, promise (someone).beigeist(nonstandard, subculture) A sellout; a conformist to bourgeois or corporate mediocracy.beigistA bland, banal, unoriginal person; a humorless bourgeois.beignet(UK) A fritter (with a fruit or vegetable filling).beikostAn infant's first non-liquid food, such as mashed vegetables or applesauce, given to supplement or replace breast milk.bejesuit(rare, transitive) To subject (someone) to Jesuits or Jesuit belief.bejutapaut(obsolete) A cotton material from India.beknight(transitive, rare) To make a knight of.beknit(transitive) To knit.beknownst(colloquial, followed by the preposition to) Known (about); in (someone's) awareness.belast(obsolete) burdened, charged, bound.belataceptA fusion protein, similar to abatacept, used to improve graft survival after transplantation.beleaguermentThe fact or state of beleaguering; a state of blockade or siege.beleftsimple past and past participle of beleavebelight(transitive, rare, dialectal) To light up; illuminate.belinostat(medicine) A histone deacetylase inhibitor proposed as an anticancer drugbelittlementan act of belittlingbellcotAlternative spelling of bell cot.belletristA person who writes or is concerned with belles-lettresbellettristAlternative form of belletrist.bellicistAn adherent of bellicism; one who advocates war.belligerentEngaged in warfare, warring.bellipotent(obsolete) Mighty in war.bellist(rare) Someone who plays bells; a musical bell ringer.bellwortAny of several perennial plants, of the genus Uvularia, that have yellow, bell-shaped flowers.bellyboatAlternative form of belly boat.belout(transitive, obsolete) To call (someone) a lout.beltA band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.bematistIn ancient Greece and Egypt, a person who was able to pace out long distances with great accuracy.bemeantsimple past and past participle of bemean ("to mean, signify, inform")bemeet(ambitransitive, obsolete) To meet with.bemirementThe condition of being bemired.bemist(transitive) To cover or envelop with mist, or as with mist.bemuddlementThe state of being bemuddled.bemusementThe state of being bemused.benazeprilat(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A non-sulfhydryl angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, the active form of benazepril.benchlet(literally) A small benchbenchrest(gun sports) A shooting sport in which very accurate and precise rifles are shot at paper targets.bendiestsuperlative form of bendy: most bendybendlet(heraldry) A diminutive of the bend, of the same shape, but only half the width of the bend.benedict(of eggs) To poach and serve on an English muffin with ham or bacon and hollandaise sauce.benedight(obsolete, poetic) Blessed; benedict.benefact(transitive, rare, nonstandard) To benefit; to act as benefactor toward.beneficentGiven to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.beneficient(sometimes proscribed) beneficentbenefitAn advantage; help or aid from something.benefittArchaic spelling of benefit.benemptsimple past and past participle of bename, Alternative form of benamed.benet(transitive) To catch in a net; ensnare.benevolentHaving a disposition to do good.benifitMisspelling of benefit.benightTo darken; to shroud or obscure.benightmentThe state or condition of being benighted.benignant(now rare) Kind; gracious; favorable.bennetWood avens or herb bennet, a common yellow-flowered plant of Europe (Geum urbanum).bentsimple past and past participle of bendbenumbmentThe act of benumbing, or state of being benumbed; torpor.benurestat(pharmacology) A particular urease inhibitor.benzotriptAn antiulcer drug.beot(countable) A boast or threat; boastful speech.bepafantAn antiplatelet drug.bepaint(transitive) To paint; to cover or color with, or as with, paint.bepatTo beat upon (as on a drum); patter upon.bepelt(transitive) To pelt soundly.bequeathmentThe act of bequeathing, or the state of being bequeathed; a bequest.bequestThe act of bequeathing or leaving by will.bequiet(transitive) To make quiet or still; silence; becalm; bestill.beractantA modified bovine surfactant extract that can be used as an intratracheal suspension for the prevention and treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.beraprost(pharmacology) A synthetic analogue of prostacyclin.beratementThe act of berating.bereavementThe state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death.bereftsimple past and past participle of bereaveberentsimple past and past participle of berendberet(clothing) A type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a headband to secure it to the head; usually culturally associated with France.bergamotThe fruit from the bergamot tree.bergeret(obsolete) A pastoral song.bergpalmietTetraria thermalis, a reedlike grass of South Africa.bergyltA rose fish (Sebastes norvegicus), an edible red fish of the North Atlantic.berlingotA hard candy made from caramel, usually in pyramidal form.berotralstatA medication for the prevention and treatment hereditary angioedema.berretArchaic form of beret.besaint(archaic, transitive) To make a saint of.besantAlternative form of bezant.besatsimple past of besitbeseat(reflexive, rare) To make seated; to seat.beseechmentThe act of beseeching; imploration.beset(transitive) Senses relating to surrounding.besetmentThe state of being beset.beshertAlternative spelling of bashert.beshit(literally) To soil with excrement; to defecate on (something).beshmetA knee-length outer garment with a short stand-up collar, typical of Turkic, Mongolian and Caucasian peoples, similar to a short kaftan.beshout(obsolete, transitive) To shout at.beshut(transitive, obsolete) To shut in or inclose; shut up or confine.besiegementThe act of besieging.besit(transitive) To sit around; sit about; besiege.beskirt(transitive) To border; lie on the outskirts of.besmirchmentThe act of sullying or besmirching.besmut(transitive) To blacken with smut; foul with soot.besoot(transitive) To soil with soot; blacken with soot; besmut.besort(transitive, obsolete) To suit; fit; become.besot(transitive) To muddle, stupefy, or cause to act foolishly, as with alcoholic liquor or infatuation.besoughtsimple past and past participle of beseechbespatsimple past of bespitbespirtAlternative form of bespurt.bespit(transitive) To spit upon (someone or something); to soil with spittle.besport(reflexive, archaic) To sport; to play.bespot(transitive) To make spots on; mark with spots; cover with or as with blots or blemishes.bespout(transitive) To spout about; recite in a pompous or affected manner.besprentsimple past and past participle of besprengebespurt(obsolete) To spurt on or over; to sprinkle.bestsuperlative form of good: most good.bestest(nonstandard, informal, humorous or childish) Best; the best of the best.bestestest(informal, humorous) Synonym of best.bestialistA person who has sexual relations with non-human animals.bestowmentThe act of bestowing or conferring something, especially an honour; bestowalbestrangementThe state, quality, or condition of being bestranged; estrangement; alienation.bestraught(obsolete) Distracted; mad, distraught.bestroughtAlternative spelling of bestraught.bestrut(transitive) To distend.besuit(transitive) To be fitting or appropriate; befit; suitbet(Philippines, figuratively, informal) A candidate (for elections and pageants) or competitor (in multinational sports).betalightA sealed capsule, internally coated with a phosphor and filled with a tritium whose beta decay causes the phosphor to glow.betelnutAlternative form of betel nut.bethought(of a thing) Intended; purposed; contrived.bethrootAlternative form of birthroot.bethrust(transitive, archaic) To thrust forth or about; thrust forward, toward, or out.betrayment(archaic or nonstandard) betrayalbetrothmentThe act of betrothing, or the state of being betrothed.betrumpet(transitive) To trumpet about; trumpet the praise of.betrust(transitive, archaic) To trust; place confidence in (a person).betrustment(obsolete) The act of entrusting, or the thing entrusted.betterment(uncommon) An improvement or amelioration.bettermost(colloquial) best, superiorbetwixt(literary or archaic) Between.bevelment(mineralogy) The replacement of an edge by two similar planes, equally inclined to the including faces or adjacent planes.bevirimat(pharmacology) An anti-HIV drug derived from a betulinic acid-like compound.bevomit(transitive) To vomit upon; vomit all over.bewailment(archaic) The act of bewailing.bewentsimple past and past participle of bewendbewet(transitive) To wet or moisten profusely.bewildermentThe state of being bewildered.bewist(Now chiefly UK dialectal) Food; provision; victual; a living.bewit(transitive) To bequeath.bewitchmentThe characteristic of being bewitched.bewonderment(rare) Wonderment; amazement; a state of wonder.bewrapt(archaic, poetic) wrappedbewraymentThe act or process of bewraying; betrayalbewrought(obsolete) embroideredbeytAlternative form of beth.bezant(history) A coin made of gold or silver, minted at Byzantium and used in currency throughout mediaeval Europe.bezauntObsolete form of bezant.bezzantArchaic form of bezant.bfastAbbreviation of breakfast.bhagatA holy man in Sikhism or Hinduism.bhakt(Hinduism) Someone who practises bhakti; a person who is devoted to God; a devotee; a worshipper; a religious disciple.bhatAlternative form of baht.bhoot(North India) A supernatural creature, usually the ghost of a deceased person.bhutAlternative form of bhoot.biadjoint(mathematics) adjoint in two different waysbibelotA bauble, knickknack or trinket.biblicistOf, relating to, or characteristic of biblicism.biblioclastOne who destroys books, especially the Bible.bibliodramatistA dramatist involved in Bibliodrama.bibliognostOne versed in books.bibliographist(dated) A bibliographer.biblioklept(rare) A person who steals books.bibliolatristAlternative form of bibliolater.bibliologistOne who studies bibliology.bibliomanistSynonym of bibliomaniac.bibliometristA practitioner of bibliometricsbibliopegist(archaic) Synonym of bookbinder.bibliophagist(rare) A bibliophage; one who loves to read books.bibliophilistA lover of books; a bibliophile.bibliotaphist(rare) Synonym of bibliotaph.bibliotherapistA therapist who provides bibliotherapy.bibliotistOne who studies or practises bibliotics.biblistOne who holds the Bible as the sole rule of faith.bibshortAlternative spelling of bib short.bicameralistA supporter of bicameralism.bicameristAn advocate of bicameralism (of two legislative chambers)bicastBeing a less durable form of leather made with a split leather backing covered with a layer of polyurethane that is applied to the surface and then embossed.bickerment(obsolete) Argument, bickering.bicommutant(mathematics) A double commutant (that commutes with the elements of two subgroups)bicompetentCompetent in two languages, or in two fields of study.bicomponentHaving two components.biconstituent(materials) Made up of two constituents.bicovalent(chemistry) Joined by two covalent bondsbicrossproduct(mathematics) A group constructed from two subgroups by generalization of the direct and semidirect products.bicyclistRare form of cyclist.bideficientLacking two essentialsbidentA form of spear having two prongs.bidetA low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the external genitalia and the anus.bidialectalistA proponent of bidialectalism.bidoublet(quantum mechanics) A binary doublet.biequivalent(chemistry) Capable of replacing a bond formed by H₂ to any molecule.bifrontHaving two fronts, faces or aspects.bigamistOne who practices bigamy.bigfeet(plural only) snowblades; a smaller version of skis.bigfoot(transitive, informal, sometimes capitalized) To control or manage forcefully; to exercise authority over.biggestsuperlative form of big: most bigbightA corner, bend, or angle; a hollowbigotOne who is narrow-mindedly devoted to their own ideas and groups, and intolerant of (people of) differing ideas, races, genders, religions, politics, etc.bigrootApplied to various kinds of plant characterized by a large root.bigshotAlternative form of big shot.bihydroguret(chemistry, obsolete) A compound of two atoms of hydrogen with one atom of some other substance; a compound of two parts of hydrogen with one part of another substance (by weight or by volume).biinvariant(mathematics) Both left-invariant and right-invariant.bikont(biology) A eukaryotic cell with two flagella; thought to be the ancestor of all plants.bilat(informal) A bilateral meeting.bilateralistAn advocate of bilateralism.bilboquet(countable) A traditional children's toy consisting of a wooden cup with a handle, and a ball attached to the cup by a string.bileaflet(medicine, cardiology) Affecting two leaflets; especially, affecting both leaflets of the mitral valve.biliblanketAny of various light-emitting blankets that are used for home treatment of jaundice in infants.biliment(obsolete) A woman's ornament; habiliment.bilimit(category theory) A generalization of the concept of a limit that is an equivalence class rather than a unique value.bilingualistAlternative form of bilingual.bilinguist(linguistics) One who speaks two languages.billetA short informal letter.billiardistA player of billiards.billitAlternative form of billard (“coalfish”).billotObsolete spelling of billetbillycartAlternative form of billy cart.billygoatAlternative spelling of billy goat.billypot(Scotland) A cooking pot.bilophodontHaving teeth with two fused ridges, of the type found one per tooth in lophodont teeth.biloquist(rare) A person having the ability to speak in two different voices, especially as a ventriloquist.bimatoprost(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analog C₂₅H₃₇NO₄ used topically to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (as in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma) and promote the growth of longer and thicker eyelashes. It is marketed under the trademarks Latisse and Lumigan.bimetalistAlternative form of bimetallist.bimetallistAn advocate of bimetallismbimfert(Bermuda) Alternative form of bimpert.bimpert(Bermuda) A foolish or idiotic person; a moron.binaristOne who believes in binarism or in a binary.bincount(statistics) A count of the number of things in each element of an arraybinit(computing) A bit, or binary digit.binomialistA proponent of binomialism.bint(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, derogatory) A woman, a girl.bioadsorbentA biological adsorbentbioaffluentHaving a rich diversity of biotabioagentA biological agent.bioanalystOne who carries out bioanalysis.bioanthropologistAny anthropologist whose speciality is bioanthropology.bioarchaeologistAlternative form of bioarcheologist.bioarcheologistOne who studies bioarchaeology.bioartArt that incorporates or mimics biological forms.bioassessmentThe assessment of the biological situation in a particular environment.bioaugmentTo carry out bioaugmentationbiobeltAn astronaut's belt with electrodes for monitoring heart rate, blood pressure etc.bioblastArchaic form of bioplast.biobotA robot that is partly or wholly biological in nature, as for example an assemblage of plant cells or animal cells that can perform tasks such as moving and reacting.biocatalyst(biochemistry) A biochemical catalyst, such as an enzyme (either a protein enzyme or a ribozyme) or a biomolecular condensate that has biocatalytic ability.biocentristOne who holds the ethical viewpoint of biocentrism.biochemiluminescentRelating to biochemiluminescencebiochemistA chemist whose speciality is biochemistrybiocircuit(biology) A biological circuit composed of neuronsbioclast(geology) A fossil fragment used to date a rock stratum.bioclimatologistOne who studies bioclimatology.biocolonialist(social sciences) Engaging in, characteristic of, or related to biocolonialism.biocolorantAlternative form of biocolourant.biocolourantA biologically-created colourantbiocompartment(biology) A biological compartmentbiocompliant(medicine) Not causing health complications when used in surgical implantations.biocomponentAny component having a biological originbioconfinement(biology) confinement in order to achieve biocontainmentbioconstituentA biological or biochemical constituentbiocontainment(genetics) The modification of an organism's genetic material in order to restrict its ability to reproduce outside of a laboratory.biocontaminantA biological or biochemical contaminantbioconvertTo subject to bioconversion.biocrustBiological soil crust.biocyberneticistOne who studies or works in the field of biocybernetics.biodebridementDebridement of a wound by means of living organisms, specifically maggots, which eat the necrotic tissue.biodecontaminantA biological decontaminantbiodeficientHaving a poor diversity of biotabiodepositA deposit of biological origin.bioecologistOne who studies bioecology.bioeconomistOne who studies bioeconomics.bioeffectA biological effectbioelectrocatalystA catalyst used in bioelectrocatalysisbioelectrochemistOne who studies bioelectrochemistry.bioelement(biochemistry) Any chemical element that is found naturally in living organismsbioenrichmentbiological or biochemical enrichmentbioenvironmentA biological environment, or ecosystem.bioequivalentDescribing the equivalence of multiple formulations of a drug in terms of bioavailability.bioessentialistEspousing, characteristic of, or related to bioessentialism.bioethicistAn expert in bioethicsbioeventA biological event, especially one that leaves evidence in rock stratabiofact(archaeology) a biological artefact, not altered by human hands; e.g. a seed, or an uncarved wooden roof beam.biofascistEspousing, characteristic of, or relating to biofascism.biofilamentA biological filamentbioflocculantA biological or biochemical flocculantbiofluorescentExhibiting biofluorescence.biofoulantAny biological foulant, such as barnacles on a ship.biofumigantAny fumigant of biological origin.biogenesistA proponent of the principle of biogenesis.biogenistbiogenesist (a believer in the theory of biogenesis).biogeochemistA scholar in the field of biogeochemistry.biogeologistOne who studies biogeology.biogeoscientistA scholar or researcher in biogeoscience.biogerontologistA physician who specializes in biogerontology.biographist(dated) A biographer.bioheat(US) biodiesel when used for heatingbioimplantA (dental) implant made from biological material.bioinertbiologically inertbioinformaticista bioinformaticianbioingredientAny bioactive ingredient in a functional food.bioinoculantA biological (typically microbial) inoculantbioinspirationalistAn engineer who uses bioinspirationbioinstrumentAny device, attached to the body, that is used in bioinstrumentationbiojet(often attributive) An aviation fuel combining traditional kerosene-based fuel with biodiesel.biokineticistA person working in the field of biokinetics.biolet(poetry) A six-line poem whose rhyme scheme is ABbaBA.biologistA student or professor of biology; one versed in the science of biology.biolubricantAny biological lubricantbioluminescent(biology, biochemistry) Exhibiting bioluminescence.bioluminiscentMisspelling of bioluminescent.biomanagementThe management of biological life in a region.biomat(subsoil hydraulics) A clogging layer of typically densely packed decaying organic matter which impedes the downward flow of water.biomechanistOne who studies or works in biomechanics.biometeorologistOne who studies biometeorologybiometricistOne who studies biometry.biometristOne who studies biometry.bionomistOne who studies bionomy; a physiologist.biontA living organismbiooxidantA biochemical oxidant.bioparentbiological parentbiopatentA patent in the field of biology or geneticsbiopelletA biodegradable pellet used to deliver a material slowly over time (typically in an aquarium)biopersistentTending to remain inside a biological organism, rather than being expelled or broken down.biophysicistA biologist or physicist whose speciality is biophysics.biophysiologistOne who studies biophysiology.biopigment(biology) biological pigmentbioplast(biology) A mass or cell of bioplasm that is a unit of living matter; an independently existing mass of living matter.bioplotA biological plot (graphical representation).biopotentbiologically or biochemically potentbioprint(transitive) To 3D print a biological structure (a tissue, an organ, etc.) using a bioprinter.bioproductAny commercial product produced using biotechnology.bioprojectA biological projectbioprospectTo search for natural products that might have a commercial applicationbioprotectantA biological or biochemical protectantbiopsychiatristA practitioner of biopsychiatry.biopsychologistA specialist in biopsychology.bioreagent(biochemistry) Any reagent (especially an enzyme) of biological originbiorecalcitrantNot easily biodegradablebioreductantA biological / biochemical reductantbiorefinementSynonym of biorefinery.bioregionalistA proponent of bioregionalism.biorelevantbiologically relevantbioresistantbiochemically resistantbiorientTo undergo biorientationbiorobot(science fiction) A biological organism that has been created and designed by artificial means.bioscientistA scientist who specializes in any of the biosciencesbiosealantA biological or biochemical sealantbiosedimentSediment composed of or containing organic material.bioselectTo carry out bioselectionbiosolventAny solvent manufactured via a biochemical processbiosorbentA biological adsorbentbiospeleologistA person whose expertise is biospeleologybiospeologistMisspelling of biospeleologist.biostat(ecology) A container in which organisms are kept in a controlled environmentbiostimulantAny material of biological origin that enhances plant growth or development when applied to the soilbiosuit(science fiction) A protective suit that enhances or monitors the wearer's biological functions.biosurfactantAny surfactant of biological originbiosystematistOne who works with biosystematics.biot(physics, dated) Synonym of abampere.biotargetA biological or biochemical targetbiotechnologistA technologist who works in the field of biotechnologybioterroristOne who engages in bioterrorism; a terrorist employing biological weapons.biotest(biology) to determine the strength of biological activity of a substancebiotherapist(medicine) Someone who practices biotherapy; someone who specializes in biotherapy.biothreatA threat from biological weapons.biotoxicologistOne who studies biotoxicology.biotransport(biology) The biophysical or biochemical transport of mass, momentum, energy and electric chargebiotreat(transitive) To process with biotreatment.biotreatmentThe processing of waste or hazardous substances using living organisms such as bacteria, fungi or protozoa.biounitA unit defined by a biological criterion, especially a region defined by its biodiversity.biovariantA biological variantbioyogurtprobiotic yogurtbipartientDividing into two parts.bipinnatisect(botany) pinnatisect, with deeply dissected segmentsbiplotA kind of statistical graph, a generalization of the simple two-variable scatter plot, allowing information on both samples and variables of a data matrix to be displayed graphically.bipoint(archaeology) A primitive tool that is pointed at both ends.bipolaristPertaining to bipolarism.bipotent(biology, of a stem cell) Having the ability to develop into two types of cellbiproduct(category theory) An object which is simultaneously the product and the coproduct of some collection of objects.bipropellantA propellant composed of two components (typically a fuel and an oxidizer) that react together in the combustion chamberbiquotient(mathematics) The base space of a principal bundle with a homogeneous space as total space.birdboltA short blunt arrow for killing birds without piercing them.birdiesitAlternative form of birdysit.birdnest(ambitransitive) To make or nestle in a bird's nest.birdsfootAny of various flowering plants in the genus Ornithopus.birdshit(vulgar) avian excreta; guanobirdshotSmall lead or steel shot, as pieces of ammunition, used in shotgun shells.birdsitTo babysit for (take care of) a bird.birdsnestAlternative form of bird's nest.birdsweet(poetic, rare) Sweet-sounding, dulcet, as of birdsongbirdysit(rare) To take care of a bird in the owner's absence; to birdsit.birefringentOf or pertaining to birefringencebirt(UK, dialect, archaic) A fish of the turbot kind; the brill.birtheristOne who believes in birtherism.birthfeastA feast held to celebrate a birthday.birthnightThe night of someone's birth.birthparentA biological parent of an adopted childbirthrightSomething a person is entitled to due to the circumstances of their birth, such as an inheritance or citizenship.birthrootTrillium erectum, a perennial plant of North America with deep-red flowers.birthweightThe amount that a baby weighs at the time of birth.birthwortAny plant of the genus Aristolochia.bisadduct(chemistry) The product of two simultaneous addition reactions on the same moleculebisalt(chemistry) An acid salt.biscuit(UK, Ireland, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia) A cracker.biscuitrootAny of a number of North American plants in the genus Lomatium with edible, starchy roots.bisecant(mathematics) A secant that cuts a curve at exactly two pointsbisect(transitive) To cut or divide into two parts.bisegment(mathematics) One of two equal parts of a line segment, circle, polygon, or other entity.biset(mathematics) A pair of ordered sets of the same magnitude.bisexualist(dated) A bisexual person.bishoplet(archaic) A petty bishop.bishopwortAlternative form of bishop's-wort.bisketObsolete spelling of biscuit.bisonantHaving two soundsbissextThe bissextile intercalary day.bist(UK dialectal, Black Country, Bristol, West Country, Northern England) Used to form the second person singular of be.bistortAny of several perennial herbs, classified in genera Bistorta, Persicaria, or Polygonum, having spikes of pink flowers.bistrotAlternative form of bistro.bisulphuret(chemistry, archaic) A disulfide (functional group of two sulfur atoms).bitA piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.bitangent(geometry) A line that is tangent to a curve at two pointsbitbucketAlternative form of bit bucket.bitcentOne hundredth of a bitcoin.bitchcraftThe art, skill, or practice of being a bitch.bitchcunt(derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar) A term of abuse.bitchfest(slang) An occasion of much bitching (complaining)bitchfightAlternative form of bitch fight.bitchfit(slang, derogatory) A tantrum, especially from a woman.bitchiestsuperlative form of bitchy: most bitchybitchlet(slang, vulgar) A little bitchbitchslut(slang, derogatory, vulgar) A promiscuous woman.bitext(translation studies) A merged document composed of both source- and target-language versions of a given text.bitheistA believer in bitheism.bitriplet(spectroscopy) Six lines or peaks composed of a pair of tripletsbitrotTo undergo bit rotbitset(programming) An array of bits.bitshiftAlternative spelling of bit shift.bitt(nautical) The bitts.bitterantA chemical that is added to a product to make it smell or taste bitter.bitterestsuperlative form of bitter: most bitter.bitternutThe bitternut hickory, Carya cordiformis, a common hickory tree native to the eastern United States and southeast Canada.bitterrootLewisia rediviva, a small, low, pink flower with a yellow center.bittersweetBoth bitter and sweet.bitterwortA plant of species Gentiana lutea (great yellow gentian), which has a very bitter taste.bittest(archaic) second-person singular simple past indicative of bitebittiestsuperlative form of bitty: most bittybittorrent(nonstandard) Alternative letter-case form of BitTorrent.biuret(organic chemistry) A compound with the chemical formula C₂H₅N₃O₂, found as an impurity in urea-based fertilizers.bivalent(inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry) Having a valence of 2; having two ligandsbivariant(mathematics) Having two independent variables.biwavelet(physics) A pair of coherent waveletsbiweight(mathematics) Any of various weighted meansbizetThe upper faceted portion of a brilliant-cut diamond, which projects from the setting and occupies the zone between the girdle and the table.bizjet(informal) A relatively small jet aircraft designed for transporting groups of businesspeople or wealthy individuals.bkptAbbreviation of bankrupt.blaccent(US) An accent characteristic of African-Americans (black Americans).blackbeltAlternative form of black belt.blackbutt(chiefly Australia) Any of several Australian eucalyptus trees with a dark fibrous bark towards the base of the trunk, especially Eucalyptus pilularis, but also Eucalyptus zopherophloia and Eucalyptus todtiana.blackcentAlternative spelling of blaccent.blackcoatA member of the clergy.blackcurrantA shrub, Ribes nigrum, that produces small, very dark purple, edible berries.blackestsuperlative form of black: most blackblackfootA tropical American bush of the genus Melampodium.blackhatAlternative spelling of black hat.blackheartA heart-shaped cherry with a very dark skin.blackjacketA type of yellow jacket with black-and-white instead of yellow-and-black coloration, Vespula consobrinablackletA speck of soot.blacklightAlternative form of black light (“ultraviolet bulb”).blacklist(law, computing) A list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned, disallowed or blocked.blackmarketAlternative spelling of black market.blackoutA temporary loss of consciousness.blackrootSeveral North American plants with black roots of:blackrotAlternative form of black rot.blacksauntAlternative form of black sanctus.blackshirt(by extension) Any member of a fascist party.blacksmeltAny of various ray-finned fish in the genus Bathylagus.blacksnakerootAlternative form of black snakeroot.blackspotAlternative form of black spot.blackstartA bird (Oenanthe melanura) in the chat family, found in desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa.blackthroatA bird of the species Calliope obscura, native to north-central China.blacktivistA black activist, chiefly in matters of race or civil rights.blackwit(Yorkshire, birdwatching) the black-tailed godwit.bladderetA small bladder; a vesiclebladdernutAny of several species of large shrubs or small trees, of the genus Staphylea, in the family StaphyleaceaebladderwortAny of many aquatic carnivorous plants, of the genus Utricularia, that have open bladders that trap minute insects and crustaceans.bladelet(archaeology) A small stone blade with one sharp and one blunt edgebladepointThe point or tip of a blade.bladevent(surgery) A thin, wedged endosteal implant inserted into a surgically prepared groove in a maxilla or mandibleblaffert(historical) An old European coin.blameshiftTo blame another for one's own wrong-doing. Blameshifting can be caused by pointing the finger at another when trying to save one's own skin.blandestsuperlative form of bland: most blandblandfest(informal) A very bland (boring and insipid) event or work.blandiloquentSpeaking, or spoken, in a mild, flattering manner.blandishment(countable) Often in the plural form blandishments: a flattering speech or action designed to influence or persuade.blanet(astronomy) A planet that orbits a black hole.blankestsuperlative form of blank: most blankblanketA heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.blanketcoatAlternative form of blanket-coat.blankoutA temporary loss of memory.blanquetObsolete spelling of blanquette.blart(Northern England, Midlands, Scotland) To sound loudly or harshly; to cry out, wail, lament.blastA violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).blastment(archaic) A sudden strike or injury; a pernicious thing.blastocyst(biology) The mammalian blastula.blat(intransitive) To cry, as a calf, sheep, or goat.blatantObvious, on show; unashamed; loudly obtrusive or offensive.blawort(Scotland) Centaurea cyanus, cornflower.blazonment(archaic) emblazonment (act of blazoning).bleakestsuperlative form of bleak: most bleakbleariestsuperlative form of bleary: most blearybleat(onomatopoeia) The characteristic cry of a sheep or a goat.bleaunt(historical) A short tunic or blouse worn in the Middle AgesblemishmentThe state of being blemished; disgrace or damage.blemishtObsolete form of blemished.blent(archaic, poetic) simple past and past participle of blendblepharostat(surgery) An instrument used to keep the eyelids apart during an operationblestArchaic spelling of blessed.bletTo undergo or cause to undergo bletting, a fermentation process in certain fruit beyond ripening.blewartAlternative form of blawort.blewitEither of two edible mushrooms of the genus Clitocybe (sometimes Lepista or Tricholoma)bliaut(historical) A unisex overgarment worn in 12th-century Western Europe, featuring voluminous skirts and horizontal puckering or sometimes pleating across a snugly fitted underbust abdomen.blicant(UK, dialectal) shining; brightblicket(philosophy) A type of novel object with certain properties that may be categorized by a human in certain experiments relating to causality and perception, e.g., triggering a "blicket detector" (a device that lights up and plays music).blidget(slang, Internet) In the context of blogging, a widget featuring a blog feed, which can be installed on another blog or website.blightA state of cloudy, humid weather.blindcatAny of various North American freshwater catfishes (Ictaluridae spp.), living in underground waters in Texas and Mexico, lacking externally visible eyes.blindestsuperlative form of blind: most blindblindsightThe responsivity shown by some blind or partially blind people to visual stimuli of which they are not consciously aware.blindspotAlternative form of blind spot.blinkenlightA flashing light or beacon light.blipvertA subliminal or nearly subliminal advertisement displayed for a very short time.blirt(nautical) A gust, as of wind and rain.blit(computing, transitive) To transfer by a blit operation.blithestsuperlative form of blithe: most blitheblivetAnything overfull.blivit(US, slang) A gadget.bloatTo cause to become distended.blobjectA designed product, often a household object, distinguished by smooth flowing curves, bright colours, and an absence of sharp edges.blobplotA scatter plot that has circles (of varying size) instead of points.blockfrontThe buildings facing the street along an entire city blockblockiestsuperlative form of blocky: most blockyblocklist(computing) A list of websites or other material to be blocked.blockout(countable, video games) A draft of a level where plain blocks serve as placeholders for environmental features.blocktObsolete form of blocked.blogcast(computing, dated) A short video aor audio clip published within a blog.blogpost(Internet) An entry posted to a blog.blondestsuperlative form of blond: most blondbloodclaat(chiefly Jamaica, UK, idiomatic, vulgar, slang) holy shit, fuck, damnbloodfest(informal) A bloodbath; anything involving much shedding of blood.bloodguiltGuilt of wrongfully causing death or shedding blood.bloodheat(largely obsolete) The temperature of the body of a living mammal.bloodiestsuperlative form of bloody: most bloodybloodlet(transitive) To bleed; let blood; phlebotomise.bloodlustA desire for bloodshed and carnage, often aroused in the heat of battle and leading to uncontrolled slaughter and torture.bloodnut(Australia, informal) A person with red hair, a redhead.bloodrootA North American plant, Sanguinaria canadensis, of the poppy family, which has a red root and sap and a single white flower in early spring.bloodshot(of the eyes) Reddened and inflamed because of congested blood vessels.bloodsportAlternative form of blood sport.bloodspotA spot of blood.bloodtestAlternative form of blood testbloodthirstAn eagerness for bloodshed.bloodthirstiestsuperlative form of bloodthirsty: most bloodthirstybloodwitAlternative form of bloodwite.bloodwortAny of various plants with red roots or leaves.blort(programming, now rare, uncountable) A metasyntactic variable, similar to foo and bar.blossomestMost like a blossom.blotA blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.blotchiestsuperlative form of blotchy: most blotchyblottest(archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of blotbloviant(rare) Tending to bloviate.blowdartA dart fired from a blowpipe or blowgun.blowoutA sudden puncturing of a pneumatic tyre/tire.blowpoint(obsolete) A child's game, probably involving blowing small fragments of wood through a tube at targets.blowziestsuperlative form of blowzy: most blowzyblubberfest(slang) An event characterized by weeping.blucket(aviation, mechanical engineering) A type of turbine blade where the inner portion of the blade is driven by expanding exhaust gases from the engine core, while the outer portion extends into the bypass duct and serves as a fan blade; used on a few turbofans with rear-mounted fans.bluebeatAny of various styles of Jamaican music, popular in the United Kingdom in the 1960s, precursor of reggae.bluebeltA drainage system just outside a city which helps protect it from flooding.bluebonnetAlternative form of blue bonnet.bluebreastA small European bird, the bluethroat (Luscinia svecica).bluecoat(British, often attributive) A pupil attending any of certain prestigious British schools having a traditional dress code.bluejacket(nautical) A seaman of a British warshipbluejetAlternative spelling of blue jet.bluepoint(shellfish) A small oyster, of species Crassostrea virginica, from the eastern United States seaboard.blueprintA print produced with this process.blueschist(geology) A metamorphic rock containing glaucophane.blueshift(physics: astronomy, relativity) A decrease in the wavelength of a photon or of light, corresponding to a higher frequency and a shift toward the blue end of the electromagnetic spectrum.bluesiestsuperlative form of bluesy: most bluesybluesologistOne who studies the blues genre of music.bluestsuperlative form of blue: most bluebluet(countable) Any of several different plants, from several genera, having bluish flowers.bluethroatA small Old World passerine bird, of species Luscinia svecica, the male in spring having a bright blue throat.bluetitAlternative spelling of blue tit.bluffestsuperlative form of bluff: most bluffbluft(UK, dialect, transitive, obsolete) To blindfold.blunderfestAn event, period or situation characterized by many blunders.blunket(obsolete) Gray; grayish or light blue.bluntHaving a thick edge or point; not sharp.bluntestsuperlative form of blunt: most bluntblurbistA writer of blurbs.blurriestsuperlative form of blurry: most blurryblurtTo utter suddenly and unadvisedly; to speak quickly or without thought; to divulge inconsiderately — commonly with out.blushet(obsolete) A modest girl.blushwort(England) Common centaury (Centaurium erythraea).blutwurst(US) A blood sausage, blood puddingboardshortAttributive form of boardshorts.boardsportAny sport based on riding a board, such as surfing or snowboarding.boartAlternative spelling of bort.boastA brag; ostentatious positive appraisal of oneself.boat(poker slang) A full house.boatcraftThe art or skill of handling a boat on the water.boatliftThe (often clandestine) transportation of a large number of people or amount of goods by boat, especially an exodus of people.boatmastThe mast of a boatboatwrightA maker of boats, especially of traditional wooden construction.bobbinetA net fabric, with hexagonal mesh, woven by machine.bobbitt(informal, transitive) To cut off the penis of (a person).bobcatA North American wildcat (Lynx rufus), having tufted ears and a short tail.bobetA flag which monitors which way the wind is blowingbobweightA counterweight on part of a machine.bochetA form of mead made from honey that has been caramelized.bockwurstA large frankfurter (type of German sausage).bodement(obsolete) An omen; a prognostic.bodhisatSynonym of bodhisattva.bodhranistSomeone who plays a bodhran.bodycountAlternative spelling of body count.bodyfatFat stored in the form of adipose tissue.bodykitAlternative form of body kit.bodynet(science fiction) An array of technology attached to the body.bodypaintA method of decorating the human or animal skin by applying a paint to the surface.bodypart(uncommon, possibly nonstandard) Alternative form of body part.bodysuitA one-piece, skin-tight garment rather like a leotard.bodyweightThe weight or mass of an organism.boet(South Africa, informal) A brother; often prefixed informally to a man’s first name.bogart(transitive, informal) To obtain by bullying, intimidation; be a tough guy.boggart(mythology) Alternative spelling of boggard (A bogey, a ghost)boggiestsuperlative form of boggy: most boggy most boggy.bogletA small patch of boggy ground.bogosort(computing theory, informal) An intentionally poor sorting algorithm that operates by randomly permuting the elements repeatedly until they happen to fall into the correct order.bograt(Australia, New Zealand, military, humorous, derogatory) A junior fighter pilot.bogwortAny of species Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry or whortleberry plant).bohortAn early type of jousting competition in medieval Europe.boilersuitAlternative spelling of boiler suit.bokitA kind of Guadeloupean sandwich fried in a saucepan with hot sunflower oil.boldestsuperlative form of bold: most boldboletAlternative form of bolete.bolshiestsuperlative form of bolshie: most bolshiebolstermentThe process of bolstering.boltLatch-related sensesboltsprit(nautical) Alternative form of bowsprit.bombardmentThe act of bombing, especially towns or cities.bombast(figurative) High-sounding words; language above the dignity of the occasion; a pompous or ostentatious manner of writing or speaking.bombastiloquent(rare) Speaking pompously or ostentatiously; full of bombast in speech.bombazetA kind of thin woollen cloth that may be either plain or twilled.bombletA small or subsidiary bomb, such as one of those released by a cluster bomb.bomboatAlternative form of bumboat.bombsightA device which allows bombs to be accurately dropped from moving aircraft so as to hit a desired target.bonaght(historical) Synonym of coign and livery.bondservantAn indentured servant.bonebractA composite shrub of the genus SclerocarpusbonegraftAlternative form of bone graft.boneletA little bone; an ossicle.bonesetAny of several plants of the genera Eupatorium and Ageratina.bongoistA musician who plays the bongoes.boniestsuperlative form of bony: most bonybonistOne who subscribes to the theory of bonism; someone who thinks the world is mostly good.bonmotAlternative form of bon mot.bonnetA type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.bonniestsuperlative form of bonny: most bonnyboobfest(informal, slang) Any event involving the display of bare female breasts.bookchestA chest for the storage of books.bookcraft(archaic) Authorship; literary skill.bookist(uncommon) A person who engages in bookism.bookjacket(printing, publishing) The jacket of a book.bookletA small or thin book.bookliftA device like a dumbwaiter for moving books up and down in a library.booklightA small clip-on light, usually battery-powered, used for reading books in the darkbooklistAny list of books.bookmarklet(computing, Internet) A small piece of JavaScript code stored as a URL within a bookmark.bookrestA support used to maintain a book or sheet when reading.bookrightAlternative form of book-right (“the right to a book or publication”).bookwrightA maker or writer of books; an author.boomiestsuperlative form of boomy: most boomyboomlet(chiefly finance) A small period of rapid growth.boortAlternative form of bort.booshit(dialect, nonstandard) Alternative form of bullshit.boostA push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.boosteristOf or pertaining to boosterism.boot(footwear) A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.bootcutAlternative spelling of boot cut.bootkit(computer security) A rootkit which works by replacing the boot loader and patching the kernel before it starts executing.bootprintThe impression left by a boot while walkingboozefest(slang) An event where a great deal of alcohol is consumed.boppistSynonym of bopper (“musician in the bop genre”).boragewortAny plant of the borage family (Boraginaceae).borderpostAn installation, situated on a border, that deals with customs, immigration etc.borefest(informal) An extremely boring event.boreout(informal) A malaise due to excessive boredom at work.boresightThe optical axis of a directional antenna.bornhardtA dome-shaped, steep-sided rock such as Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.borofloatA borosilicate float glassborschtA beetroot soup that can be served hot or cold, usually with sour cream, called borsch in its countries of origin.borshtAlternative spelling of borscht.bortThe shards or fragments removed from diamonds during cutting, used for industrial purposes such as abrasives in cutting, drilling or grinding tools; a poorly crystallized diamond.boruret(obsolete, chemistry) Boride.bosketA small grove or copse of trees, a thicket.bosquetAlternative spelling of bosket.bossetA small boss or knob, especially one in a series.bossfight(video games) A fight against a boss.bossiestsuperlative form of bossy: most bossybosspot(chiefly UK, informal) A person who is rather or overly bossy.bot(British, slang) To bugger.botanist(botany) A person engaged in botany, the scientific study of plants.botanophilistSynonym of botanophile.botchiestsuperlative form of botchy: most botchybothermentbother; annoyancebotnet(4chan slang) spywarebottAlternative spelling of bot (the larva of the botfly).bottletitSynonym of long-tailed tit, Aegithalos caudatus.bottommostAlternative form of bottom-most.bouffantOf hair or clothing, full-bodied or puffy; puffed out away from head or body.bouget(heraldry) A charge resembling a yoke and a pair of the water bags that were formerly used to supply an army in battle.boughpotAlternative form of bough pot.boughtsimple past and past participle of buy.bouleversementComplete overthrow; reversal; turmoilboultAlternative form of bolt (“to sift”).bounciestsuperlative form of bouncy: most bouncybouquetA bunch of cut flowers.boutA period of something, especially one painful or unpleasant, like an illness.bouyantMisspelling of buoyant.bouzoukistSomeone who plays the bouzouki.bovaristA person who experiences bovarysm.bowbent(archaic) bent, like a bow (for archery)bowcat(Jamaica, UK, MLE, slang) A man who performs cunnilingus.bowerletA little bower.bowfrontHaving an outward curving front.bowgetAlternative form of bouget.bowknotA knot that has two loops and two loose ends, either used decoratively, or to tie shoelaces.bowpotArchaic form of bough pot.bowshot(archery) The act of firing an arrow from a bow.bowsprit(nautical) A spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel to provide the means of adding sail surface.boxartAlternative form of box art.boxoutA square or almost square design element that contains text or graphics separate from the main body of text or graphics on the page.boxplotAlternative spelling of box plot.boxsetAlternative form of box set (“collection of media”).boycottThe act of boycotting.boycuntAlternative form of boy cunt.boyletA male infant or very young boy.boyscoutAlternative form of boy scout.brabblement(dated) A brabble; a noisy contest or wrangle.braceletA band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.brachet(obsolete) A female hunting hound that hunts by scent; a brach.brachioblast(botany) An immature piece of tissue that has arms or needlesbrachiopodistOne who studies brachiopods.brachyblast(botany) A short shoot often bearing clusters of leavesbrachydontHaving low-crowned, short teeth.brachyodontHaving unusually short teethbrachytherapistOne who carries out brachytherapy.bracketA fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.bracketologistOne who engages in bracketology.brackettAlternative form of bragget (“drink made with ale and honey”).bract(botany) A leaf or leaf-like structure from the axil out of which a stalk of a flower or an inflorescence arises.bractlet(botany) A bract on the stalk of a single flower, which is itself on a main stalk that supports several flowersbradsotSynonym of braxy (“inflammatory disease of sheep”).bradyodontAny extinct cartilaginous fish of the order Bradyodontibragfest(informal) A song, event, etc. characterized by bragging.braggartSomeone who constantly brags or boasts.bragget(historical) A liquor made of fermented ale and honey with spices.braggettAlternative form of bragget (“drink made with ale and honey”).braggotAlternative form of bragget (“drink made with ale and honey”).bragotAlternative form of bragget (“drink made with ale and honey”).braillistA person who uses the braille writing system.braincastA cast fossil of the brain of an organism.braincraft(rare) Intellectual work; thinking.brainfartAlternative form of brain fart.brainfest(rare, informal) A collection or gathering of intellectuals, or intellect-based activities.brainiestsuperlative form of brainy: most brainybrainistSomeone who values the brain and its power.brainletA subcomponent of a brain or thinking system.brainrot(neologism) Alternative form of brain rot.braintrustAlternative spelling of brain trust.braitA diamond in the rough; an uncut diamond.brakelightAlternative spelling of brake lightbraletAlternative form of bralette.brambliestsuperlative form of brambly: most bramblybranchiestsuperlative form of branchy: most branchybranchletA small branch; a twig or sprig.branchpointThe point at which a branch occursbranchtObsolete form of branched.brandishmentact of brandishing somethingbranglement(obsolete) a squabble, a tiffbrant(Canada, US) Any of several wild geese, of the genus Branta, that breed in the Arctic, but especially the brent goose, Branta bernicla.brashestsuperlative form of brash: most brashbrashiestsuperlative form of brashy: most brashybrassartAlternative form of brassard.brassetAlternative form of brassard (“armour for the arm”).brasshatAlternative form of brass hat.brassiestsuperlative form of brassy: most brassybrastObsolete form of burst.bratA turbot or flatfish.brattiestsuperlative form of bratty: most brattybratwurstA small pork sausage, usually served fried.braveheartA brave person.bravestsuperlative form of brave: most bravebrawniestsuperlative form of brawny: most brawnybreadbasketA basket used for storing or carrying bread.breadcraftThe art of making bread.breadcrust(cooking) The crust of bread.breadfruitAn evergreen tree, Artocarpus altilis, native to islands of the east Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean.breadnutA tree, Brosimum alicastrum, native to Latin AmericabreadrootThe edible root of a leguminous plant (Psoralea esculenta).breadwort(rare, obsolete) The knotgrass Polygonum aviculare.breakbeat(music, countable) A form of syncopated rhythm prominent in much African music.breakfastThe first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.breakfront(chiefly attributive) Any piece of furniture (especially a bookcase or cabinet) that has a central section that projects farther forward than the other sections.breakoutAn escape from prison.breakpoint(meteorology) A location referred to when issuing watches, warnings, or advisories for specific areas.breast(anatomy) The chest, or front of the human thorax.breastaurant(informal) A restaurant featuring scantily clad female waitstaff.breastfast(nautical, archaic) A large rope to fasten the midship part of a ship to a wharf or to another vessel.breastknotA pin worn on the breast as a fastening or ornament; a brooch.breastliftAny operation designed to lift a woman’s breast.breastpoint(rare) The place or point of a breast.breastshot(of a water wheel) Vertically mounted, and rotated by falling water striking buckets near the center of the wheel's edge, or just above it.breathiestsuperlative form of breathy: most breathybreathprintThe chemical contents of an exhaled breath, supposedly unique to an individual.bredouillementThe omission of parts of words due to extremely rapid speechbreechclout(dated) A breechcloth or loincloth.breedistAn advocate of breedism.breeziestsuperlative form of breezy: most breezybrentAlternative form of brant.brestObsolete spelling of breast.brett(informal) A fault in wine caused by Brettanomyces yeast.brevetA military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.breviloquentExhibiting breviloquence; concise.brewologistOne who studies or practices brewology.briarrootAlternative form of briar-root.brickbat(figurative) A piece of (sharp) criticism or a (highly) uncomplimentary remark.brickdustThe dust of bricks.brickiestsuperlative form of bricky: most brickybricolagist(art) An artist who uses bricolage in the creation of art.bridegiftAlternative form of bride gift.bridewortAny of several flowering plantsbriefestsuperlative form of brief: most briefbrightEmitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.brightestsuperlative form of bright: most brightbrilliantShining brightly.brimstonewortRosa canina, the dog rose.briquetA small short sword or sabre of a particular European (especially French) style.brisant(of an explosion or explosive) Having a shattering effect.brisement(medicine) The breaking up of anything, such as an ankylosis.briskestsuperlative form of brisk: most briskbrisketThe chest of an animal.bristlefrontAny of the birds in the genus Merulaxis, found in Brazil.bristletA diminutive bristle.brit(transitive) To break in pieces; divide.brivet(intransitive, British, West Midlands) To wander an area, or look through items, without specific purpose or to satisfy idle curiosity, especially in a furtive and illicit manner.broadcastCast or scattered widely in all directions; cast abroad.broadestsuperlative form of broad: most broadbroadsheetA newspaper having pages of standard dimensions (as opposed to a tabloid), especially one that carries serious treatment of news.broast(transitive) To fry (chicken or other food) in oil under pressure.brocialist(slang, derogatory) A male socialist, especially one with masculinist views.brocketA stag in its second year, before its horns have started branching.brocrinatA diuretic drug.brofist(slang) A fist bump between men.bromatologistAn expert in bromatology; food scientist.bromuret(chemistry, obsolete) A bromide.bronchorelaxantThat brings about bronchorelaxationbronchoscopistOne who carries out bronchoscopy.bronzistSomeone who makes, collects, or deals in bronzes.broodnestAlternative form of brood nest.brookletA little brook.brothermentSynonym of adelphopoiesis (“a ceremony where males are unionised with one another”).brotherwortpennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)broughtsimple past and past participle of bringbrowbeat(transitive) To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.browliftA cosmetic surgery procedure used to elevate a drooping eyebrow that may obstruct vision and/or to remove the worry lines from the forehead.brownestsuperlative form of brown: most brownbrownout(electricity) A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.brownshirtAlternative letter-case form of Brownshirt.brownwort(archaic) A figwort of the species Scrophularia vernalis or (possibly) of certain other species of the same genus, mostly perennials with inconspicuous coarse flowers.browspot(zoology) A rounded organ between the eyes of the frog; the interocular gland.bruisewortAny plant supposed to heal bruises, such as soapwort, comfrey, or the common daisybruit(uncountable, archaic) Hearsay, rumour; talk; (countable) an instance of this.brulot(nautical, obsolete) A fireship.brunescentBecoming brown in colourbrunet(rare) Of a man's or boy's hair: brown or dark brown.brunnescent(chiefly zoology) dark brownbrunostA brown Norwegian whey cheese with a strong, sweet flavor.bruntThe full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.brushcutAlternative form of brush cut.brushiestsuperlative form of brushy: most brushybrushoutThe application of paint or varnish to a surface to test the properties of the paint or varnish.brushtObsolete form of brushed.brustObsolete form of burst.brut(of champagne) very dry, and not sweetbrutalistSomeone that follows brutalism.brutistCharacteristic of a brute; brutalbruxistOne who has bruxism; a person who grinds the teeth.bryologistA scientist specialising in bryology.bryozoologistOne who studies bryozoology.bsktAbbreviation of basket.bsmtAbbreviation of basement.bt(Internet slang, text messaging) Abbreviation of but.bubblejetA type of inkjet printer that uses an electric current to propel ink onto the page.bubblement(rare) A bubbling; a foaming of bubbles.bubbletA little bubble.bucculent(obsolete, rare) Possessing a wide mouth.bucht(Scotland) A sheepfold, especially one in which to keep ewes at milking-time.bucketA container made of rigid material, often with a handle, used to carry liquids or small items.bucketsortAlternative form of bucket sort.buckhoistAlternative form of buck hoist.buckmastThe fruit of the beech tree.buckshot(chiefly US) Lead shot used in shotgun cartridges, made of larger pellets than birdshot and suitable for hunting larger game. [from 18th c.]buckwheatAn Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum. [from 16th c.]budburst(botany) The emergence of new leaves on a plant at the beginning of each growing seasonbuddylistAlternative form of buddy list.budgetThe amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe.budlet(botany) A smaller or secondary bud, usually growing from a parent bud.budsetThe development of buds on a plant.budzat(India) A rogue; a scoundrel.buffantSynonym of buffont.buffcoatAlternative form of buff coat.bufferbloat(networking) Delay caused by such excessive buffering.buffetA counter or sideboard from which food and drinks are served or may be bought.buffontAlternative form of bouffant.buffycoatAlternative form of buffy coat.buggiestsuperlative form of buggy: most buggybuglet(music) A small bugle.bugologist(informal) One who studies insects.bugoutAlternative form of bug out.bugwortThe plant bugbane.buildoutThe construction and implementation of a system.built(informal) well-built, muscular or toned.builtfat(of a person) both built (muscular) and fatbuist(Scotland) A box or chest.bulatA steel alloy known in Russia from medieval times.bulblet(botany) Synonym of bulbil.bulkiestsuperlative form of bulk: most bulkbullbatA New World bird, common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor).bulldust(Australia) Fine red dust, found in desert regions of Australia.bulletA projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.bulletfestAn occasion in which there is much shooting; a shootout.bulletpointAlternative form of bullet point.bullfeast(obsolete) A bullfight.bullfightA public spectacle, in Spain and some other Latin countries, in which a person baits and often kills a bull.bullionistAn advocate of bullionismbullistOne who writes or draws up papal bulls.bullpoutAny of various bullheads (fish).bullroutAn Australian fish Notesthes robustabullshatsimple past of bullshitbullshitAny assertions or information that are either false or misleading.bullshotA cocktail made from vodka and beef bouillon.bullsnot(euphemistic) bullshit; nonsensebullspit(slang, euphemistic) bullshitbullwortA plant, bishop's weed, Ammi majus.bult(South Africa) A ridge or small hill.bumbastObsolete form of bombast.bumbershoot(originally and chiefly US, slang, humorous) An umbrella.bumblefoot(uncountable) Ulcerative pododermatitis, a bacterial infection and inflammatory reaction on the feet of birds and rodents.bumblepuppistOne who plays whist without a proper understanding of the game.bumboat(nautical) A small boat used for carrying provisions to ships lying at anchor in a harbour.bumboclaat(Jamaica, by some in MLE, MTE, vulgar) cursed, that is expressly disdainedbumpiestsuperlative form of bumpy: most bumpybunaprolastA particular antiasthmatic drug.bundletA small bundle.bundobust(India) A system of discipline; organisation, arrangement, preparation.bundtA baking pan with a hollow, circular, raised area in the middle.bunfightAlternative form of bun fight.bungaloft(Ontario) A bungalow with a loft.bunnet(Scotland, New Zealand) A style of flat cap traditionally made from wool, commonly worn by farmers and country gentlemen in cool climates.bunnysuitAlternative form of bunny suit.bunodont(of molars) Whose cusps are rounded, not sharp peaks.bunolophodont(zoology) Having molars with transverse ridges and rounded cusps on the occlusal surfacebunoselenodont(zoology) Having teeth whose inner cusps have the form of blunt cones and the outer ones of longitudinal crescentsbunt(nautical) The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard.buoyantHaving buoyancy; able to float.burboltObsolete form of birdbolt.burbotA freshwater fish, taxonomic name Lota lota, which is similar to the ling and the cusk and spawns in the winter.burdetA cotton fabric.bureaucratAn official who is part of a bureaucracy.bureaucratistFocused on or in favor of bureaucratic approaches.buretAlternative spelling of burette.burgamotArchaic form of bergamot.burganetAlternative form of burgonet.burginotRare spelling of burgonet.burgonet(historical) A light helmet worn by infantrymen, bearing a crest and hinged cheekpieces, but typically without a visor.burgoutAlternative form of burgoo.burinistOne who engraves with a burin.burliestsuperlative form of burly: most burlyburnetAny of the herbs of genus Sanguisorba (syn. Poterium), including salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor), an herb used in salads and herbal teas.burnishest(rare) (archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of burnishburnishtObsolete form of burnished.burnletA small burn (stream).burnout(psychology) The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.burntDamaged or injured by fire or heat.burocratRare spelling of bureaucrat.burriestsuperlative form of burry: most burryburst(intransitive) To break from internal pressure.burstletA short burst (of energy)burstwort(obsolete) Rupturewort, Herniaria glabra.bushcat(dated or dialectal) civetbushchatAny of a number of small insect-eating birds in the muscicapid genus Saxicola.bushcraftThe skills needed to survive in the bush, and by extension in any natural environment.bushcricketAlternative form of bush-cricket.bushet(archaic) A small bush.bushgoatAlternative form of bush goatbushiestsuperlative form of bush: most bushbushlot(Canada) Synonym of bush (“wood lot or bluff on a farm”).bushmeatAny edible animal from sub-Saharan Africa's dense forest that is not traditionally regarded as game.bushment(obsolete) An ambush.bushratAlternative form of bush rat.bushtitAny of the long-tailed tits of the family AegithalidaebushveldtAlternative spelling of bushveld.busiestsuperlative form of busy: most busybusinesscratA corporate bureaucrat.busket(obsolete) A small bush.bust(transitive, colloquial, chiefly US) To break.bustaurantAn eat-in restaurant situated inside a converted bus.butApart from, except (for), excluding.butaprost(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analogue.butixocort(pharmacology) A therapeutic glucocorticoid.butment(architecture) A buttress of an arch; the supporter, or that part which joins it to the upright pier.butt(countable) The larger or thicker end of something; the blunt end, in distinction from the sharp or narrow endbutterboatAlternative form of butter boat.butterbrotA German open sandwich.butterbutt(colloquial) The yellow-rumped warbler (Setophaga coronata), a North American bird species with a conspicuous yellow rump.butterfatThe fatty components of milk and other dairy products.buttermintA kind of soft peppermint made with butter and sugar.butternutA North American walnut tree, Juglans cinerea.butterwortAny plant of the insectivorous genus Pinguicula.butthurt(Internet slang, slightly vulgar) Overly annoyed or bothered by a perceived insult or injustice; needlessly offended.buttliftAlternative form of butt lift.buttonfront(of clothing) Having buttons on the front.buttonologist(very rare) A person who studies buttons.buttprint(slang, Canada, US) The mark or impression left by buttocks having been pressed against a surface.buttslut(sexuality, slang, vulgar) Somebody who frequently craves anal sex.bututA unit of currency, worth one hundredth of a Gambian dalasi.buyboatA boat used to travel to harvesters in order to purchase their oystersbuycott(transitive) To support (a company, country, etc.) by buying its products.buyout(finance) The acquisition of a controlling interest in a business or corporation by outright purchase or by purchase of a majority of issued shares of stock.buzgut(archaic, West Country, Cornwall dialect) A person who eats or drinks a substantial amount.buzzardet(US, obsolete) A hawk resembling the buzzard, but with longer legs, possibly Buteo platypterus.buzzbait(fishing) A fishing lure with blades that disturb the surface of the water.buzzcut(US, Canada) A closely-cropped military-style haircut.buzziestsuperlative form of buzzy: most buzzybycocketAlternative form of bycoket.bycoket(historical) A type of medieval cap with a wide brim that comes to a point in the front and is turned up at the rear, originally worn by Western European nobility and royalty.byestreetAlternative spelling of bystreet.byheart(India, transitive) To recite from memory.byproductAlternative form of by-product.byrampaut(obsolete) A woven material of cotton and linen, from India.bystreetAn obscure, private, or secondary street; a byroad or byway.byzantAlternative form of bezant.