| abolish |
to get rid of or do away with; end. |
| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. [2 definitions] |
| across |
on or to the other side or end. [1/5 definitions] |
| after all |
used to tell what really happened in the end even though there was a possibility of something else happening. [1/2 definitions] |
| amen |
a word used at the end of a prayer or statement to mean "may it be so." |
| appendix |
a section at the end of a book or magazine article that gives more information. [1/2 definitions] |
| arrowhead |
the sharp, pointed part on the end of an arrow. |
| at the end of one's tether |
at the limit or end of one's strength or ability. |
| ax |
a tool with a blade attached to the end of a long handle. An ax is used for chopping wood. |
| bar1 |
a vertical line that marks the beginning or end of a measure of music, or the music between two of these lines. [1/10 definitions] |
| barbell |
a bar with weights attached at each end used for exercising and building muscle. Barbells are usually made of metal, and the weights can be changed to make the bar heavier or lighter. |
| barrow1 |
a flat frame used for carrying a load. A barrow has two handles at each end or handles at one end and a wheel at the other; wheelbarrow. |
| basketball |
a game played on a court by two teams of five players each. Points are scored by shooting the ball through a high metal hoop and net at the opponent's end of the court. [1/2 definitions] |
| bassoon |
a large woodwind instrument. The bassoon has a long wooden body attached to a curved, metal tube with a mouthpiece at its end. |
| bayonet |
a weapon like a knife attached to the front end of a rifle for use in close fighting. |
| bolt1 |
a metal screw with a flat end rather than a point. A bolt screws into a matching nut. [1/8 definitions] |
| bowl1 |
a football game played at the end of the season by winning teams. [1/5 definitions] |
| bowling |
a game in which a heavy ball is rolled along a wooden alley toward wooden pins that stand at the far end. |
| break |
to bring an end to; interrupt. [1/19 definitions] |
| broom |
a device for sweeping. A broom has a bundle of straw or a brush attached to the end of a long handle. |
| butt1 |
the larger or stronger end of something. [2 definitions] |