| absorbent |
a material that soaks up liquid or moisture. [1/2 definitions] |
| adhesive |
a sticky substance or material such as glue. [1/2 definitions] |
| adobe |
a building material of clay mixed with straw that has been dried by the sun and made into bricks. [1/2 definitions] |
| amber |
a hard, yellow or brown material that is used to make jewelry. It is a fossil that comes from the resin of pine trees. [1/2 definitions] |
| ammunition |
the objects fired from any weapon, or material that can be exploded. Bullets, bombs, and gunpowder are types of ammunition. [1/2 definitions] |
| armor |
a suit made of leather, metal, or other strong material, worn to protect the body during battle. [1/4 definitions] |
| awning |
a cover made of canvas or other material that is placed over a door or window. An awning keeps out sun and rain. |
| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. [2 definitions] |
| balloon |
a large bag made of thin material designed to inflate and be lifted off the ground when filled with hot air or a gas that is lighter than air. [2/3 definitions] |
| band2 |
a thin strip of material that holds several objects together. [4 definitions] |
| bar1 |
a length of metal or other strong, solid material often used to hold something back, support something, or hold things together. [1/10 definitions] |
| 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. [1/3 definitions] |
| bedding |
material such as straw or wood chips used as a bed for animals. [1/2 definitions] |
| belt |
a strip of cloth, leather, or other material worn around the waist. [2/3 definitions] |
| blanket |
a thick piece of material used on a bed for warmth or worn as clothing. [1/3 definitions] |
| block |
a solid piece of hard material, such as wood or concrete, with flat sides. [1/9 definitions] |
| board |
a flat piece of wood, cardboard, or other stiff material, used for a specific purpose. [1/8 definitions] |
| body |
all the physical material that makes up a person or animal, including limbs, organs, tissue, and other parts. [1/5 definitions] |
| bow2 |
a weapon used for shooting arrows. A bow is made of a curved strip of wood or other material with a cord stretched tight between the two ends. [1/4 definitions] |
| box1 |
a container made of stiff material that usually has four rectangular sides, a bottom, and a lid. [1/5 definitions] |
| braid |
to weave together three or more pieces of material or strands of hair to form one length that looks like a rope. [2/3 definitions] |