| 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. |
| bookkeeper |
a person who systematically records business and financial transactions. |
| bookkeeping |
the practice or occupation of systematically recording business transactions. |
| booklet |
a small book, usu. with paper covers; pamphlet. |
| bookmark |
a strip of leather, fabric, or paper placed between pages to mark a place in a book. [2 definitions] |
| bookmobile |
a mobile lending library, housed in a bus, van, or the like. |
| bookshelf |
a shelf, alone or as part of a set, for books. |
| bookstore |
a store in which books are the primary items for sale. |
| bookworm |
a person much devoted to books and study. [2 definitions] |
| boom1 |
to make a prolonged, deep, resounding noise. [7 definitions] |
| boom2 |
a long horizontal pole that extends and positions the bottom of a sail. [5 definitions] |
| boomerang |
a curved wooden club designed to return to the thrower when hurled, used as a hunting weapon by Australian aborigines. [3 definitions] |