| 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] |
| beagle |
a breed of dog. Beagles are small dogs with short legs, drooping ears, and smooth fur that is usually black, tan, and white. |
| beak |
the hard, curved mouth parts of a bird; bill. |
| beaker |
an open glass container with a flat bottom and a pouring spout. Beakers are used by chemists and other scientists. |
| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. [5 definitions] |
| bean |
the seed or seed pod of certain plants. Many kinds of beans are eaten as a vegetable. [4 definitions] |
| bear1 |
to carry. [7 definitions] |
| bear2 |
a large furry mammal with a short tail. Bears are omnivorous; they may eat plants, honey, insects, fish, and small mammals. There are several kinds of bears, including black bears, brown bears, grizzly bears, and polar bears. |
| beard |
the hair growing on a man's face. [2 definitions] |
| bearing |
the way a person acts, behaves, stands, or walks. [4 definitions] |
| bear up |
to work through something difficult without giving up; endure. |
| bear with |
be patient with. |
| beast |
any animal other than a human, especially a mammal with four legs. [2 definitions] |
| beastly |
of or like a beast in appearance or manner. [2 definitions] |
| beat |
to hit again and again. [9 definitions] |
| beat around the bush |
to avoid or delay speaking about the most important matter. |
| beaten |
used by many people; much traveled. [3 definitions] |
| beat the tar out of |
(informal) to beat or whip severely. [2 definitions] |
| beautiful |
delightful to see, hear, or experience; lovely to the senses; having beauty. |
| beautify |
to make beautiful. |