| boll weevil |
a small, grayish beetle with a long snout, whose larvae hatch in and destroy cotton bolls. |
| bologna |
a large smoked sausage made of several ground meats and various seasonings. |
| bolster |
a pillow or cushion, esp. a long, cylindrical one used on a sofa or bed. [4 definitions] |
| bolt1 |
a metal or wooden bar on a door that slides into a socket on the doorframe to secure the door in a closed position. [14 definitions] |
| bolt upright |
in a rigidly attentive position. |
| bomb |
a metal shell filled with explosives that is dropped, thrown, or otherwise directed at a certain target for destructive purposes. [8 definitions] |
| bombard |
to attack with bombs, cannon fire, or artillery. [4 definitions] |
| Bombay |
a state capital on the west central coast of India. |
| bomber |
a military plane used to transport and drop bombs. [2 definitions] |
| bond |
something that connects or confines. [6 definitions] |
| bondage |
a state of servitude or slavery to another. [2 definitions] |
| bone |
the hard, calcified connective tissue that forms the skeleton of most vertebrates. [5 definitions] |
| bonfire |
a large, outdoor fire, often made for entertainment or warmth. |
| bongo1 |
an African antelope that is reddish brown with white stripes and has spiral-shaped horns. |
| bongo2 |
one of a set of two small, connected drums, usu. tuned to different pitches, and played with the fingers. |
| bonnet |
a traditional women's cloth hat with a brim and fastened beneath the chin with ribbons, now worn primarily by infants. [6 definitions] |
| bonus |
a donation or payment in excess of what is required, usu. as a reward for exceeding the terms of a contract. [3 definitions] |
| bony |
pertaining to or resembling a bone. [4 definitions] |
| boo |
used to express, usu. loudly, disagreement, disapproval, or derision. [5 definitions] |
| book |
a collection of bound paper sheets, usu. containing written or printed words. [13 definitions] |
| bookcase |
a set of enclosed shelves for books. |