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barrel |
the amount that such a container can hold. [2/4 definitions] |
barrier |
something that blocks the way such as a fence or wall. [1/2 definitions] |
basket |
a container made of materials such as wood strips, grass, or straw that are woven or laced together. [3 definitions] |
bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. [2/3 definitions] |
bedding |
material such as straw or wood chips used as a bed for animals. [1/2 definitions] |
beer |
a drink without alcohol made from the roots of plants such as ginger or birch. [1/2 definitions] |
beggar |
a person who begs as a way to meet basic needs such as food and clothing. |
being |
any living creature, or something people see as a living creature, such as a spirit or ghost [1/2 definitions] |
berry |
any of several small, juicy fruits that do not have a pit, such as the strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry. [1/2 definitions] |
bin |
a container or space for storing things such as wood, certain foods, or coal. Bins are also used for storing things that will be discarded later. |
biodegradable |
able to be broken down by the action of living organisms such as bacteria. |
biologist |
a scientist who specializes in biology. Biology is the study of living things, such as plants, animals, cells, and bacteria. |
biome |
a major type of global region, such as forest, desert, or grassland, characterized by the community of plants and animals that have adapted to life under the particular soil and climatic conditions that a particular region presents. |
blackmail |
the act of getting such money or of trying to get it. [1/3 definitions] |
blacktop |
a substance such as asphalt, used as pavement. [1/2 definitions] |
blanket |
a layer of something, such as snow, clouds, or flowers, that covers a thing or area. [1/3 definitions] |
blessing |
an act of one who blesses, or the words spoken as part of such an act. [1/3 definitions] |
block |
a solid piece of hard material, such as wood or concrete, with flat sides. [1/9 definitions] |
blouse |
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually by women and girls. A blouse is similar to a shirt, but it may have more detailed sewing or more decoration, or it may be made of a fancier fabric such as satin or silk. A blouse is worn with either a skirt or pants. |
bluegrass |
country music of the southern United States played on instruments that have strings, such as the banjo, fiddle, and mandolin. [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. |
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