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| blind |
to cause to lose sight for a short time or permanently. [1/7 definitions] |
| blog |
a journal posted on a website that someone regularly write entries in. When people have a blog, they write about personal experiences or opinions, or about particular topics they have special knowledge of or are interested in. The word "blog" is a short form of "Web log." |
| board |
short form of "blackboard," "chalkboard," or "whiteboard." [1/8 definitions] |
| bob2 |
a style of short haircut for women and children. [2/4 definitions] |
| bobcat |
a wild cat with red-brown fur, tufted ears, and a short tail. Bobcats are about twice the size of a house cat. They are a kind of lynx and live in southern Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Bobcats are carnivorous mammals. |
| bow tie |
a short necktie tied in a simple, flat bow. |
| boxer |
a breed of dog. Boxers have short hair, a square jaw, and a brown coat. [1/2 definitions] |
| brand-new |
having come into being a very short time ago, or having just been bought. [1/2 definitions] |
| breve |
a mark ( ˇ ). A breve is placed over a vowel to indicate that the vowel is short. |
| brief |
short in length of time. [4/5 definitions] |
| briefly |
in a way that is not lengthy; for a short time. |
| bristle |
a short, stiff hair on an animal. [1/4 definitions] |
| brush1 |
a quick, light touch or short encounter. [1/6 definitions] |
| bulldog |
a breed of dog. Bulldogs are powerful dogs with short legs, short hair, and very strong, square jaws. |
| bunny |
(informal) an animal with long ears, a short tail, and soft fur; a young rabbit. |
| bye1 |
a short, informal way of saying good-bye. People often say "bye" when they are leaving each other or when they are finished talking on the telephone. |
| call |
a short visit. [1/10 definitions] |
| cat1 |
a small, furry mammal with whiskers, short ears, and a long tail. Cats, also called house cats, are often kept as pets or to catch mice and rats. [1/2 definitions] |
| catalog |
an organized list of things such as book titles, goods for sale, or other items. Catalogs usually give a short description of each item on the list. [1/2 definitions] |
| chair |
a short form of "chairman" or "chairperson." [1/2 definitions] |
| charter |
to hire for a short time. [1/4 definitions] |
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