| antenna |
one of a pair of long, thin body parts on the head of insects, crabs, and other animals. Antennae are used to feel and smell. [1/2 definitions] |
| arrow |
a thin pointed rod that is shot from a bow. [1/2 definitions] |
| bacon |
Bacon is salted and smoked meat taken from the back and side of the pig. Bacon is usually cut into long, thin pieces for cooking. |
| balloon |
a small bag made of rubber or other strong, light material that can be filled with air, or a gas lighter than air, and used as a decoration or toy. [1/3 definitions] |
| band2 |
a thin strip of material that holds several objects together. [2/4 definitions] |
| basket |
A basket is something used to hold or carry things. Baskets are usually open containers, and many have a handle that goes across them. Baskets are made of long, thin pieces of wood, long grass, metal, and other things. [1/3 definitions] |
| baton |
a thin rod or stick used by a conductor in leading an orchestra. [1/3 definitions] |
| beetle1 |
an insect with a pair of hard front wings that covers a pair of thin wings. There are many different kinds of beetles. Japanese beetles, ladybugs, and fireflies are beetles. |
| biscuit |
the British word for a small, thin, sweet cake baked from stiff dough. "Biscuit" often has the same meaning as "cookie." [2/3 definitions] |
| blade |
a thin, flat part, as of an oar or an electric fan. [1/4 definitions] |
| bony |
having bones that can be seen; thin. [1/3 definitions] |
| bow2 |
a long, thin, straight piece of wood with hairs from horses stretched between the ends. It is used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments. [1/4 definitions] |
| bow tie |
A bow tie is a long thin piece of material that goes around the neck and is tied in front in a very simple, flat bow. Bow ties are worn usually by men or boys, and they are most often worn on fancy occasions. |
| brad |
a thin nail with a small head. |
| brittle |
When something is brittle, it is easy to break. Brittle things are often dry and thin. [2 definitions] |
| bubble |
a small round body of gas surrounded by a thin liquid film. [1/4 definitions] |
| bug |
an insect with front wings that are thick at the base and thin at the tip. There are many kinds of bugs. All have mouths made for sucking, and most feed on plants. [1/6 definitions] |
| candy |
When you candy something, you cook it so that it gets a thin coat of sugar candy all around it. [1/2 definitions] |
| carton |
A carton is a box made of thick paper or thin plastic. We often buy things at the grocery store that are in cartons. |
| cell |
a tiny unit of plant or animal life, having a nucleus and surrounded by a very thin membrane. [1/4 definitions] |
| cellophane |
a thin, clear material made from cellulose. Cellophane is used to wrap food and other things. |