| bloodhound |
a breed of dog. Bloodhounds are large dogs with baggy skin and long, drooping ears. They have an excellent sense of smell and are used to track people or animals. |
| blotch |
a large stain or blot. [1/2 definitions] |
| blubber |
the layer of fat beneath the skin of whales, seals, and other large sea mammals. [1/2 definitions] |
| blue whale |
a mammal that lives in the ocean. Blue whales are the largest kind of animal that has ever lived. They can grow up to 100 feet long and weigh up to 150 tons. Their large mouths have baleen instead of teeth. Blue whales use baleen to filter lots of very small food such as shrimp from ocean water. |
| boa constrictor |
a large snake that lives in the tropical areas of Central and South America. Boa constrictors are pale brown with darker marks and are not poisonous. They kill their prey by winding around it and squeezing it until it cannot breathe. |
| bolt1 |
a large roll of cloth. [1/8 definitions] |
| bonfire |
a large fire built outside for celebration or warmth. |
| boot |
the British word for the large compartment in the rear of an automobile used to store items such as packages and tools. "Boot" has the same meaning as "trunk." [1/4 definitions] |
| boulder |
a large, rounded rock. |
| broad |
wide; large; full of space. [1/3 definitions] |
| broadcast |
to spread over a large area. [1/4 definitions] |
| buffalo |
a large mammal that has long legs, hooves, and horns, and that is closely related to cattle. Different kinds of buffaloes live in Africa or Asia. The North American bison is sometimes called a buffalo, but is not a true buffalo. |
| buffet2 |
a meal at which people help themselves to food laid out on a large table or buffet. [1/2 definitions] |
| building |
a large structure built for people to live in or do things in. Houses, schools, stores, and offices are buildings. [1/2 definitions] |
| bulk |
a large size or mass. [1/2 definitions] |
| bulldozer |
a tractor with a large blade attached to the front that pushes or lifts soil or rocks. |
| bullfrog |
a large frog found in North America that has a loud, deep croak. |
| bumblebee |
a large, furry bee, often with black and yellow stripes. Bumblebees make a loud humming or buzzing noise when they fly. |
| bumper |
very large. [1/2 definitions] |
| burlap |
a rough cloth made from strong hemp or jute plant fibers. Burlap is used to make large packing bags and other things. |
| burly |
having a large, husky, and strong body. |