In the manner of a bachelor; (as though) living alone as a single man.
backarrows
backsword
backsword
noun
(UK, dated) A stick with a basket handle, used in rustic amusements.
(UK, dated) The game in which the stick is used.
A sword with one sharp edge.
backswording
backswording
noun
Sport or exercise using a backsword or singlestick.
backswordman
backswordman
noun
(historical) One who fights with a backsword or singlestick.
backswordmen
backswordmen
noun
plural of backswordman
backswordsman
backwoods
backwoods
adj
Pertaining to the backwoods.
Rough, uncouth, coarse, or crude in social matters.
noun
A remote or sparsely inhabited region, especially in North America; away from big towns and from the influence of modern life.
Partly or wholly uncleared forest, especially in North America.
backwoodser
backwoodsiness
backwoodsiness
noun
The quality of being backwoodsy.
backwoodsman
backwoodsman
noun
(informal, UK politics) A Peer who is seldom present in the House of Lords of the United Kingdom Parliament, who may be encouraged to attend when a very important vote is expected.
A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences.
An uncivilized person.
backwoodsmen
backwoodsmen
noun
plural of backwoodsman
backwoodsy
backwoodsy
adj
(US) Typical of something or someone from the backwoods
baroswitch
baroswitch
noun
Any form of switch that is activated barometrically (by a change in pressure)
bawcocks
bawcocks
noun
plural of bawcock
beaconwise
beaconwise
adv
Like a beacon; in the manner of a beacon.
beclowns
beclowns
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of beclown
becowards
becrowds
becrowds
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of becrowd
beechwoods
beechwoods
noun
plural of beechwood
belowdecks
belowdecks
adv
(nautical) Below the main deck of a ship.
blackfellows
blackfellows
noun
plural of blackfellow
bleachworks
bleachworks
noun
A factory that manufactures bleach.
blowbacks
blowbacks
noun
plural of blowback
blowcase
blowtorches
blowtorches
noun
plural of blowtorch
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of blowtorch
bostwick
breechesflower
brownistic
brownistical
browsick
buckeystown
cabbageworms
cabbageworms
noun
plural of cabbageworm
cabinetworks
cobwebbiest
cobwebbiest
adj
superlative form of cobwebby: most cobwebby
cobwebs
cobwebs
noun
plural of cobweb
collywobbles
collywobbles
noun
(by extension) Often preceded by the: anxiety, fear, uneasiness.
Often preceded by the: a stomach ache or an upset stomach.
combwise
combwise
adv
In the manner of a comb; with a scraping motion intended to straighten.
constablewick
constablewick
noun
(obsolete) The district to which a constable's power is limited.
counterblows
counterblows
noun
plural of counterblow
counterbreastwork
cowbanes
cowbanes
noun
plural of cowbane
cowbells
cowbells
noun
plural of cowbell
cowberries
cowberries
noun
plural of cowberry
cowbinds
cowbirds
cowbirds
noun
plural of cowbird
cowboys
cowboys
noun
(poker slang) A pair of kings as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
plural of cowboy
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cowboy
cowherbs
cribworks
cribworks
noun
plural of cribwork
crossbow
crossbow
noun
A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.
crossbowman
crossbowman
noun
Someone (usually a soldier) equipped with a crossbow.
crossbowmen
crossbowmen
noun
plural of crossbowman
crossbows
crossbows
noun
plural of crossbow
crossweb
crowbars
crowbars
noun
plural of crowbar
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of crowbar
crowberries
crowberries
noun
plural of crowberry
gabrilowitsch
jabberwockies
jabberwockies
noun
plural of jabberwocky
microbrewers
microbrewers
noun
plural of microbrewer
plowbacks
scabwort
scabwort
noun
The plant elecampane.
scowbank
scowbanker
scrubwoman
scrubwoman
noun
(US) A woman employed to do general housework, such as cleaning a house or office.
scrubwomen
scrubwomen
noun
plural of scrubwoman
scrubwood
scrubwood
noun
Synonym of gumwood
slowback
slowback
noun
(archaic, slang) A lubber; an idle fellow; a loiterer.
sowback
sowback
noun
A low ridge of sand
sowbacked
stockbow
swashbucklerdom
switchboard
switchboard
noun
(electrical engineering) A large piece of power-distribution equipment that directs electricity to multiple loads.
(telecommunications) The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.