| 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. [1/4 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] |
| beach ball |
A beach ball is a kind of ball that children and adults can play with together. It is full of air and made of very light material, so it is easy to hit it and make it fly. The sides of the ball are made of plastic in different colors. People often play with a beach ball when they go to a beach for fun. |
| 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] |
| blouse |
A blouse is a piece of clothing that is worn above the waist. Blouses are usually worn by girls and women. A blouse is like a shirt, but a blouse often has more decoration, and it's usually made of softer and fancier material. |
| 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] |