| bow out |
to stop taking part in an activity; leave or resign. |
| bow tie |
a short necktie tied in a simple, flat bow. |
| box1 |
a container made of stiff material that usually has four rectangular sides, a bottom, and a lid. [5 definitions] |
| box2 |
a hit or blow struck with the hand or fist. [3 definitions] |
| boxcar |
a railroad car that is enclosed on all sides. It is used for carrying freight. |
| boxer |
a person who fights with the fists as a sport or as a career. [2 definitions] |
| boxing2 |
the sport or style of fighting with the fists. |
| Boxing Day |
a holiday in England, Canada, and some other countries, celebrated on the first weekday after Christmas. |
| boy |
a male child or teenager. [2 definitions] |
| boycott |
to refuse to buy, use, or go to, in order to make a protest or bring about a change. [2 definitions] |
| boyfriend |
(informal) a favorite male friend or companion. |
| boyhood |
the state or period of life when one is a boy. |
| boyish |
having to do with or like a boy. |
| Boy Scout |
a male member of a youth organization that teaches outdoor skills, physical fitness, and good citizenship. |
| Boy Scouts of America |
an American organization for youth that teaches outdoor skills, good citizenship, and physical fitness. |
| Br |
symbol of the chemical element bromine. |
| brace |
something that holds things in position. [7 definitions] |
| bracelet |
a band or chain worn around the wrist or arm as an ornament. |
| braces |
metal wires and bands attached to the teeth to straighten them and bring them into proper position. [2 definitions] |
| bracket |
a support shaped liked an L that is attached to a wall or other upright surface. [5 definitions] |
| brad |
a thin nail with a small head. |