| battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. [3 definitions] |
| battle |
a fight between two armed persons or forces during a war. [4 definitions] |
| battlefield |
the area in which a battle takes place. |
| battleground |
a battlefield. |
| battlement |
(often plural) a wall along the top of a castle, fort, or tower that has openings for people to shoot through. |
| battleship |
a large military ship that has heavy armor and large guns. |
| bawl |
to cry loudly or strongly; wail. [2 definitions] |
| bawl out |
(informal) to scold loudly. |
| bay1 |
a part of a sea or lake that cuts into a coastline and is partly surrounded by land. |
| Bay of Bengal |
a bay of the Indian Ocean bordered mostly by India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. |
| bayonet |
a weapon like a knife attached to the front end of a rifle for use in close fighting. |
| bayou |
a stream that moves slowly through a swamp or marsh. Bayous are found in the southern United States. |
| bazaar |
an outdoor street market made up of rows of little shops or stalls where people buy and sell things. [2 definitions] |
| B.C.1 |
abbreviation of "before Christ." These letters are placed after a date that is earlier than the birth of Christ. [2 definitions] |
| Be |
symbol of the chemical element beryllium. |
| be |
to live or exist. [8 definitions] |
| be- |
a prefix that means "to cause to be." [2 definitions] |
| beach |
the land at the edge of a lake, ocean, or other body of water. A beach slopes gently toward the water and usually has sand or pebbles. [2 definitions] |
| beach ball |
a large, air-filled ball of brightly colored plastic, usually used for games played in or near the water. |
| beacon |
a signal of light or radio waves that guides or warns ships or aircraft. |
| 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. [3 definitions] |