(mineralogy) A basaltic-trachyandesite rock containing phenocrysts of olivine and augite
backbiters
backbiters
noun
plural of backbiter
backcrossing
backcrossing
noun
(genetics) The crossing of a hybrid with one of its parents or an individual genetically similar to its parent.
verb
present participle of backcross
backfires
backfires
noun
plural of backfire
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of backfire
backpointers
backscattering
backscattering
noun
(physics) The scattering of waves, particles, or signals back in the direction of their source.
verb
present participle of backscatter
backscratching
backscratching
verb
present participle of backscratch
backslider
backslider
noun
A recidivist; one who backslides, especially in a religious sense; an apostate.
She married him thinking to change his ways, and for a while he got religion, but he was ever a backslider; she soon began finding bottles stashed about the house.
backsliders
backsliders
noun
plural of backslider
backspeir
backspier
backspierer
backspringing
backstair
backstair
adj
clandestine, secret or furtive
noun
The backstairs (stairs at the rear of a building).
backstairs
backstairs
adj
Secret or furtive.
noun
A staircase at the rear of a building or one normally only used by servants and tradesmen.
An indirect or furtive means of access or intercourse.
backstories
backstories
noun
plural of backstory
backstring
backstrip
backstroking
backstroking
verb
present participle of backstroke
backstromite
backstromite
noun
(mineralogy) Synonym of hydrohausmannite
backswimmer
backswimmer
noun
Any of various aquatic insects, of the family Notonectidae, that swim on their backs.
backswording
backswording
noun
Sport or exercise using a backsword or singlestick.
bagritski
baidarkas
baidarkas
noun
plural of baidarka
bakeries
bakeries
noun
plural of bakery
bakersfield
bakersfield
Proper noun
A major city in California, USA
bakership
bakership
noun
The role or status of a baker.
bakersville
bakersville
Proper noun
an unincorporated community in Mercer County, New Jersey, USA.
a town in North Carolina, USA, and the county seat of Mitchell County.
an unincorporated community in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.
baldricks
baldricks
noun
plural of baldrick
bankruptcies
bankruptcies
noun
plural of bankruptcy
bankruptism
bankruptism
noun
(obsolete) bankruptcy
bankruptship
barkentines
barkentines
noun
plural of barkentine
barkiest
barkiest
adj
superlative form of barky: most barky
barleysick
barmskin
barmskin
noun
(UK, dialect, obsolete) A blacksmith's leather apron.
bashkir
bashkiria
bashkiria
Proper noun
A republic of Russia in the south of the country, with capital Ufa.
baskerville
baskerville
Proper noun
A serif typeface from the 18th century.
basketries
basketries
noun
plural of basketry
bassarisk
bassarisk
noun
(zoology) Any member of the genus Bassariscus.
bearskin
bearskin
noun
(dated) A coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats.
A tall ceremonial hat worn by members of some British regiments for ceremonial occasions; a busby.
The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug.
bearskins
bearskins
noun
plural of bearskin
beaverskin
beaverskin
noun
The pelt of a beaver.
berkeleianism
berkeleyism
berkovtsi
berkshire
berkshire
Proper noun
A inland county of England, bounded by Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Greater London and Wiltshire.
Noun
A breed of pig from Berkshire county.
berkshires
berskin
berwickshire
berwickshire
Proper noun
A lieutenancy area and historic county in the Scottish Borders.
beshriek
besprinkle
besprinkle
verb
(archaic, transitive) To sprinkle.
besprinkled
besprinkled
adj
Sprinkled.
besprinkler
besprinkler
noun
One who or that which besprinkles.
besprinkles
besprinkles
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of besprinkle
besprinkling
besprinkling
verb
present participle of besprinkle
betsimisaraka
bewhisker
bewhisker
verb
(transitive) To give or add whiskers to; to put whiskers on.
bewhiskered
bewhiskered
adj
Having whiskers
bialystoker
bickerers
bickerers
noun
plural of bickerer
bickers
bickers
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bicker
bidarkas
bidarkas
noun
plural of bidarka
bidarkees
bidarkees
noun
plural of bidarkee
bikers
bikers
noun
plural of biker
bilkers
bilkers
noun
plural of bilker
billsticker
billsticker
noun
Someone who sticks up advertisements on billboards, walls, and similar surfaces.
bilskirnir
birkies
birks
birks
noun
plural of birk
birthmarks
birthmarks
noun
plural of birthmark
biscuitmaker
biskra
bismarck
bismarck
noun
(Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northern US, Midwestern US) A jelly doughnut: a doughnut filled with jam and coated with sugar.
(Manitoba) A doughnut filled with cream, often with chocolate icing.
(Midland US) A fried cruller, or a sort of pancake.
bismarckian
bismarckian
Adjective
Of or pertaining to (1815-1898), German statesman associated with antisocialism, complex diplomacy and the creation of the welfare state.
bismarckianism
bismark
blackberries
blackberries
noun
plural of blackberry
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of blackberry
blackbirders
blackbirders
noun
plural of blackbirder
blackbirds
blackbirds
noun
plural of blackbird
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of blackbird
blackfisher
blackfriars
blackfriars
intj
(obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) look out; beware
noun
plural of blackfriar
blackguardism
blackguardism
noun
Blackguardly behaviour or language.
blacklister
blacklister
noun
One who blacklists.
blacklisters
blacklisters
noun
plural of blacklister
blackmailers
blackmailers
noun
plural of blackmailer
blackshirt
blackshirt
noun
(by extension) Any member of a fascist party.
(historical, chiefly in the plural) A uniformed member of a paramilitary wing of the Italian Fascist Party.
blackshirted
blatherskite
blatherskite
noun
A voluble purveyor of nonsense; a blusterer.
A worthless fellow; a deadbeat.
Nonsense or blather; empty talk.
blatherskites
blatherskites
noun
plural of blatherskite
blinkards
blinkards
noun
plural of blinkard
blinkers
blinkers
noun
(plural only) A kind of goggles, used to protect the eyes from glare, dust, etc.
(plural only, slang) Spectacles.
A pair of leather or rubber eye cups attached to a horse hood in order to impede the rear vision of racehorses and harness horses; blinders in (USA).
plural of blinker
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of blinker
blitzkriegs
blitzkriegs
noun
plural of blitzkrieg
boarskin
boilermakers
boilermakers
noun
plural of boilermaker
boilerworks
bookbinderies
bookbinderies
noun
plural of bookbindery
bookbinders
bookbinders
noun
plural of bookbinder
booksellerish
booksellerish
adj
(rare) Characteristic of a bookseller.
booksellerism
bootlickers
bootlickers
noun
plural of bootlicker
boskier
boskier
adj
comparative form of bosky: more bosky
brachyskelic
brachyskelic
adj
Having unusually short legs
brackebuschite
brackebuschite
noun
(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, iron, lead, manganese, oxygen, vanadium, and zinc.
bracketwise
bracketwise
adv
In terms of brackets (in various senses).
brackish
brackish
adj
(of water) Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.
Distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste.
Repulsive
brackishness
brackishness
noun
distastefulness; unpleasantness
bradski
bradykinesia
bradykinesia
noun
(medicine) Slowness of movement.
bradykinesis
bradykinesis
noun
Alternative form of bradykinesia
bradykinins
bradykinins
noun
plural of bradykinin
bradyteleokinesis
brailowsky
brainsick
brainsick
adj
Disordered in the understanding; giddy; thoughtless.
brainsickly
brainsickly
adv
(obsolete) In a brainsick manner.
brainsickness
brainsickness
noun
The quality of being brainsick; mental confusion or giddiness
brakiest
brankiest
brankursine
brankursine
noun
A plant, the acanthus.
brasslike
brasslike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of the metal brass.
breakfasting
breakfasting
noun
The act of eating breakfast.
verb
present participle of breakfast
breakings
breakings
noun
plural of breaking
breaklist
breakpoints
breakpoints
noun
plural of breakpoint
brecknockshire
brecknockshire
Proper noun
An inland traditional county of Wales, bordered by Monmouthshire, Herefordshire, Radnorshire, Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire and Glamorganshire.
brecksville
breislak
breislakite
breskin
brickbats
brickbats
noun
plural of brickbat
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of brickbat
brickeys
brickfields
brickfields
noun
plural of brickfield
brickiest
brickiest
adj
superlative form of bricky: most bricky
brickish
brickish
adj
(slang, UK, dated) Like a brick, a helpful or reliable person.
Resembling or characteristic of brick.
bricklayers
bricklayers
noun
plural of bricklayer
bricklayings
bricklayings
noun
plural of bricklaying
brickleness
brickleness
noun
(obsolete) brittleness
brickles
brickles
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of brickle
brickmason
bricks
bricks
noun
plural of brick
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of brick
brickset
bricksetter
brickwise
brickwise
adj
In the manner of bricks, especially the overlapping way in which they are assembled into a wall.
bridestake
bridgeworks
bridgeworks
noun
plural of bridgework
brightworks
brightworks
noun
plural of brightwork
brinkless
brinkless
adj
Without a brink.
brinkmanship
brinkmanship
noun
(chiefly politics) The pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to take a matter to the brink (for example, by risking a dangerous policy) rather than to concede a point.
brinks
brinks
noun
plural of brink
brinksmanship
brinksmanship
noun
Alternative form of brinkmanship
brisk
brisk
adj
(archaic) Sparkling; fizzy.
Abrupt, curt in one's manner or in relation to others.
Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.
Full of spirit of life; effervescing.
Stimulating or invigorating.
verb
(transitive, intransitive, often with "up") To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.
brisked
brisked
verb
simple past tense and past participle of brisk
brisken
brisken
verb
(transitive) To become, or make, brisk; to hasten.