(uncommon, usually in the plural) Other members of the genus Abelmoschus, such as okra.
The edible and aromatic seed pods (properly, capsules) of the Abelmoschus moschatus.
The tropical evergreen shrub Abelmoschus moschatus itself.
abelmusk
abelmusk
noun
(obsolete) Alternative form of abelmosk in its various senses.
abhiseka
abhiseka
noun
Alternative spelling of abhisheka
abkhasia
absaraka
absaroka
absaroka
Proper noun
A Siouan people from between the Platte and the Yellowstone Rivers; the Crow.
Noun
A member of this people.
arabesks
arabesks
noun
plural of arabesk
baaskaap
baaskaap
noun
Alternative form of baasskap
babushka
babushka
noun
(By association) A stereotypical, Eastern European peasant grandmother-type figure.
A traditional floral headscarf worn by an Eastern European woman, tied under the chin.
An old woman, especially one of Eastern European descent.
Russian doll, matryoshka
backcast
backcast
adj
(UK dialectal) Retrospective.
adv
(UK dialectal, of time) Long ago; in the past.
noun
(UK dialectal) Misfortune; reverse; reversal; a relapse in health or illness; moral backsliding.
(UK dialectal) Retrospect; hindsight.
(UK dialectal) backwater
(figuratively) Any discouragement or cause of relapse or failure.
A backward stroke, or a stroke driving one back.
A cast or throw back.
verb
(UK dialectal) To change retrospectively; reverse.
To identify the actions required in order to reach a proposed future.
backhaus
backhoes
backhoes
noun
plural of backhoe
backings
backings
noun
plural of backing
backlash
backlash
noun
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
(mechanics) The looseness through which one part of connected machinery, as a wheel, gear, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, or a measurement of the distance moved thereby; either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).
A sudden backward motion.
The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.
verb
To cause or set off a backlash.
backless
backless
adj
(of a person) having an uncovered back, having a back that shows skin
having no back, said of things that typically have backs, such as chairs or dresses
backlins
backlist
backlist
noun
(publishing) A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.
verb
(transitive) To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.
(transitive, publishing) To place (a book) on a backlist.
backlogs
backlogs
noun
plural of backlog
backmost
backmost
adj
farthest back
backouts
backouts
noun
plural of backout
backrest
backrest
noun
A guide attached to the slide rest of a lathe, and placed in contact with the work to steady it in turning.
The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.
backrush
backrush
noun
A rushing backward; a retreat.
backsaws
backsaws
noun
plural of backsaw
backseat
backseat
noun
Alternative spelling of back seat
backsets
backsets
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of backset
backside
backside
adj
(board sports) Approaching an obstacle backward
noun
(euphemistic) A person's buttocks.
(figuratively) The reverse or opposite of anything.
(obsolete) The back side of a page: a verso.
The back side of an estate: the backyard and outbuildings behind a main house, especially (UK dialect, euphemistic) an outhouse.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see back, side.
backsite
backslap
backslap
verb
To enthusiastically affirm or congratulate a person, especially by patting them on the back.
backslid
backslid
verb
simple past tense and past participle of backslide
backspin
backspin
noun
(music) Synonym of spinback
Spin applied to a ball in order to slow it, change its flight, or stop it when it lands.
verb
(music) To play a section of a record in reverse, as a disc jockey; to apply spinback.
(transitive) To spin (a ball) with this motion.
backstab
backstab
verb
(transitive) to attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens. (as if stabbing them in the back). See backbite.
backstay
backstay
noun
(nautical) A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from masthead the top of the mast to the back of the ship; they support the strain on all upper masts and provide additional support to the shrouds when the wind is abaft the beam.
A strengthening or supporting piece that is built into the back of something.
backster
backster
noun
(obsolete) A baker.
backstop
backstop
noun
(baseball) A wall or fence behind home plate.
(baseball, slang) A catcher; the position of catcher.
(cricket, dated) The longstop.
(cricket, dated) The wicket-keeper.
(espionage) Something serving to bolster or support a cover story etc.
(rounders) The player who stands immediately behind the striking base.
A default arrangement that holds if all else fails.
A thing or a person put in the rear or in the back of something to reinforce, hold, support.
verb
(transitive) To bolster, support.
(transitive) To serve as backstop for.
backwash
backwash
noun
(economics) The situation where economic growth in one area harms other areas by attracting people and business away from those areas.
(nautical) The backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves.
The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
verb
(transitive) To affect with backwash.
To clean the oil from wool after combing.
To operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.
bakeress
bakeress
noun
(dated) A female baker.
bakeries
bakeries
noun
plural of bakery
bakeshop
bakeshop
noun
A shop where baked goods are made and sold.
baklavas
baklavas
noun
plural of baklava
baklawas
baklawas
noun
plural of baklawa
bakshish
balkhash
balkiest
balkiest
adj
superlative form of balky: most balky
ballocks
ballocks
noun
Alternative form of bollocks
bangkoks
bangkoks
noun
plural of bangkok
bankings
bankings
noun
plural of banking
banksian
banksian
Adjective
Of or pertaining to Joseph Banks, English botanist and naturalist.
Of or pertaining to Iain Banks (born 1954) or his writings, most notably a utopian style of science fiction.
banksias
banksias
noun
plural of banksia
bankside
bankside
noun
The land by a riverbank.
banksman
banksman
noun
(UK, civil engineering) The person who directs the operation of a crane or larger vehicle from the point near where loads are attached and detached.
banksmen
banksmen
noun
plural of banksman
bankston
bannocks
bannocks
noun
plural of bannock
baresark
baresark
noun
(obsolete) A berserker, or Norse warrior who fought without armour.
barkeeps
barkeeps
noun
plural of barkeep
barkiest
barkiest
adj
superlative form of barky: most barky
barkless
barkless
adj
(of a dog) That does not bark.
Without bark (the tree covering).
barksome
barksome
adj
Characterised or marked by barking
barmskin
barmskin
noun
(UK, dialect, obsolete) A blacksmith's leather apron.
barracks
barracks
noun
(military) A group of buildings used by military personnel as housing.
plural of barrack.
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of barrack
baselike
baselike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a base (in various senses).
bashlyks
bashlyks
noun
plural of bashlyk
basilisk
basilisk
adj
Suggesting a basilisk (snake-like dragon): baleful, spellbinding.
noun
(heraldry) A type of dragon used in heraldry.
(science fiction) An infohazard or cognitohazard, especially a Langford's basilisk.
A mythical snake-like dragon, so venomous that even its gaze was deadly.
A tree-dwelling type of lizard of the genus Basiliscus: the basilisk lizard.
A type of large brass cannon.
basketry
basketry
noun
Baskets collectively.
The process of weaving unspun vegetable fibers to make a basket.
bawcocks
bawcocks
noun
plural of bawcock
bazookas
bazookas
noun
(slang) breasts
plural of bazooka
beakiest
beakiest
adj
superlative form of beaky: most beaky
beakless
beakless
adj
Not having a beak.
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.
beatniks
beatniks
noun
plural of beatnik
bechalks
bechalks
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bechalk
becloaks
becloaks
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of becloak
bespeaks
bespeaks
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bespeak
bestreak
bestreak
verb
(transitive) To mark or cover with streaks.
bethanks
bethanks
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bethank
bidarkas
bidarkas
noun
plural of bidarka
bikeways
bikeways
noun
plural of bikeway
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.
bitstalk
blackens
blackens
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of blacken
blackest
blackest
adj
superlative form of black: most black
blackies
blackies
noun
plural of blackie
plural of blacky
blackish
blackish
adj
somewhat black
blankest
blankest
adj
superlative form of blank: most blank
blankets
blankets
noun
plural of blanket
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of blanket
blankish
blankish
adj
Somewhat blank; more or less blank.
blauboks
blauboks
noun
plural of blaubok
bleakest
bleakest
adj
superlative form of bleak: most bleak
bleakish
bleakish
adj
Somewhat bleak.
boarskin
bookcase
bookcase
noun
A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books.
bookways
boshvark
boskages
boskages
noun
plural of boskage
brackens
brackens
noun
plural of bracken
brackets
brackets
noun
plural of bracket
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bracket
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
brakiest
breakers
breakers
noun
plural of breaker
breakups
breakups
noun
plural of breakup
breislak
britskas
britskas
noun
plural of britska
britzkas
britzkas
noun
plural of britzka
britzska
brokages
brokages
noun
plural of brokage
buckrams
buckrams
noun
Alternative form of buckram ("ramson").
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of buckram
bucksaws
bucksaws
noun
plural of bucksaw
buckstay
buckstay
noun
A vertical support for a furnace or boiler, to give it rigidity.
buckwash
bulkages
bulkages
noun
plural of bulkage
bulwarks
bulwarks
noun
plural of bulwark
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bulwark
bunrakus
bushwack
bushwack
verb
Alternative spelling of bushwhack
buybacks
buybacks
noun
plural of buyback
casebook
casebook
noun
(law) A kind of book, used predominantly in United States law schools, containing the text of court opinions in legal cases accompanied by analysis and related materials.
A collection of stories or accounts that can individually be described as cases.
cashbook
cashbook
noun
A book used to record amounts of money received or paid out.
chabouks
chabouks
noun
plural of chabouk
cutbacks
cutbacks
noun
plural of cutback
cutbanks
cutbanks
noun
plural of cutbank
daybooks
daybooks
noun
plural of daybook
diebacks
diebacks
noun
plural of dieback
fastback
fastback
noun
A motor car having a continuous slope from the roof to the rear
fatbacks
fatbacks
noun
plural of fatback
finbacks
finbacks
noun
plural of finback
fishback
grosbeak
grosbeak
noun
Any of several finches and cardinals that have a large, powerful bill
hackbush
hackbuts
hackbuts
noun
plural of hackbut
hauberks
hauberks
noun
plural of hauberk
hogbacks
hogbacks
noun
plural of hogback
ikebanas
ikebanas
noun
plural of ikebana
jakobson
kababish
kabassou
kabassou
noun
Obsolete spelling of cabassou
kabbalas
kabistan
kalimbas
kalimbas
noun
plural of kalimba
karlsbad
kasavubu
kassabah
kassabah
noun
A former Egyptian unit of length, equal to 3.55 metres.
kasubian
ketubahs
ketubahs
noun
plural of ketubah
kielbasa
kielbasa
noun
A spicy, smoked sausage of a particular kind from Eastern Europe.
kielbasi
kielbasi
noun
Alternative spelling of kielbasa
kielbasy
kilobars
kilobars
noun
plural of kilobar
kissable
kissable
adj
Attractive, so as to invite kissing.
Capable of being kissed.
kissably
kissably
adv
In a kissable way.
kolbasis
kolbassi
kottabos
kottabos
noun
Alternative form of cottabus
kourbash
kourbash
noun
Alternative spelling of kurbash
lambkins
lambkins
noun
plural of lambkin
lambskin
lambskin
noun
A kind of woollen cloth resembling this.
The skin of a very young sheep, especially prepared with the fleece still attached. A very fine form of leather.
lawbooks
lawbooks
noun
plural of lawbook
maskable
maskable
adj
(computing, usually of an interrupt) That can be masked (disabled).