English words starting with B

Past participle of blow. Used to describe something that has been moved or shaped by air, or an explosive force.

Made by shaping molten glass by blowing air into it through a tube.

(of a tyre) having burst suddenly while being inflated or used

destroyed or severely damaged by an explosion

a sudden bursting of a tire

A long tube through which a person can blow a dart or pellet as a weapon.

(of a woman) having a coarse, untidy, and red-faced appearance.

a tool that produces a very hot, small flame for burning off paint, melting metal, etc.

To cry noisily and uncontrollably.

The fat of sea mammals, especially whales and seals.

Resembling or containing blubber; fat and flabby.

A short, thick stick with a heavy end, used as a weapon.

Of the colour of a clear sky or the deep sea on a sunny day.

Having the colors blue and green combined or intermingled.

Having the colors blue and white combined, often in a specific pattern.

Having the colors blue and yellow combined or in contrast.

Of a color that is very dark, appearing black but with a hint or tinge of blue.

Belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy or nobility.

belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy or nobility, typically suggesting inherited high social status.

Relating to companies or their stocks that are considered to be a safe investment because they have performed well over a long period.

relating to manual work or workers, particularly in industry, who typically wear durable clothing such as blue shirts or overalls.

Having blue eyes.

having flowers that are blue in color

of a colour that is a mixture of blue and grey

Of a colour intermediate between blue and green.

Having hair that is colored blue.

Made of or relating to blue denim fabric.

Wearing blue jeans.

To summon (a doctor, police officer, etc.) using an emergency blue flashing light, especially when off duty.

Painted with the color blue.

of the highest quality or distinction; first-class.

Relating to creative thinking or planning that is not limited by current practical or financial constraints.

Having stripes or lines of the color blue.

(of a person, especially a man) wearing a formal business suit, typically a dark blue one, and often implying a conventional, corporate, or bureaucratic appearance or attitude.

Covered with or consisting of tiles that are blue in color.

having a slight blue colour or shade

Having a slight blue colour or shade; tinged with blue.

Having veins or streaks of a blue or bluish-grey color, often used to describe certain types of cheese.

Relating to or operating in deep, open sea waters far from land.

Having a color that is a mixture of blue and white; bluish-white.

Having wings that are blue in color.

A wild plant with blue, bell-shaped flowers that grows in woods and forests.

a small, round, soft fruit that is blue in color and grows on a bush

a small, brightly colored north american songbird of the thrush family, the male of which has a blue back and head.

a name for several plants, especially a texas lupine with blue flowers resembling sunbonnets.

A common name for various flies, especially those with a metallic blue abdomen, such as the blowfly.

A person who wears a blue uniform, especially a police officer or a soldier in a historical context.

(past tense and past participle of 'blue') To have made something blue in color.

A very large tuna with a dark blue back, highly valued for its flesh, especially for sushi and sashimi.

a marine fish with a bluish coloration, especially the voracious predatory fish *Pomatomus saltatrix* found in many warm seas.

A common North American freshwater sunfish with a dark spot on the gill cover.

a type of grass with bluish-green stems, often used for lawns and pastures.

the quality or state of being blue in colour.

A photographic print of a plan for a building, machine, etc., consisting of white lines on a blue background

a style of popular music that combines elements of blues and rock music, typically featuring amplified instrumentation, a strong beat, and blues-derived melodies and chord progressions.

a man who plays or sings blues music, especially professionally.

Any of several North American prairie grasses of the genus *Andropogon* or *Schizachyrium*, having bluish leaf sheaths and stems, especially big bluestem and little bluestem.

An intellectual or literary woman (often used in a historical context and sometimes with a derogatory or patronizing nuance).

a type of bluish-grey sandstone used for building.

having the qualities or style of blues music, especially in being melancholic, soulful, or emotionally expressive.

to try to deceive someone by making them think you are stronger, have more information, or are going to do something, when this is not true

a blue substance used in laundering to prevent white fabrics from yellowing.

Slightly blue in colour.

Of a color that is a mixture of blue and green, similar to cyan.

having a colour that is a mixture of white with a slight amount of blue

A stupid or careless mistake

An old type of gun with a short, wide barrel, used in the past for shooting at close range.

Acting or done in a careless, clumsy, or unthinking way

having a worn or thick edge or point; not sharp

Having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp.

In a very direct and honest way, without trying to be polite or kind.

the quality of being direct and honest in a way that may seem rude or insensitive.

To make something difficult to see or remember clearly

A short description of a book, movie, or other product, written for promotional purposes and often appearing on the cover.

not clear or sharply defined; indistinct

the quality or state of being unclear, hazy, or indistinct to the sight or mind.

the action or process of making something less distinct or clear.

Not clear or sharp; lacking distinct outlines or details.

To say something suddenly and without thinking carefully, often because you are nervous or excited.

to become red in the face, especially from embarrassment, shame, or modesty.

A cosmetic of a soft pink or peach colour, applied to the cheeks to give a rosy colour.

Showing a reddening of the face, typically from embarrassment, modesty, or shame.

To speak in a loud, angry, or aggressive way with little real effect.

Talking or acting in a loud, angry, or threatening way but with little effect or sincerity

(of weather) characterized by strong winds

A large, non-venomous snake that kills its prey by coiling around it and squeezing.

a wild pig

A long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or other building purposes.

(of a professional, especially a doctor or lawyer) having official recognition of one's specialized knowledge and skills by a particular board or authority after passing an examination or meeting other requirements.

Having entered or gotten onto a vehicle, such as a ship, aircraft, bus, or train.

(of a building or its windows and doors) covered with pieces of wood, typically to prevent entry or because it is not in use.

A person who pays to live in someone's house and receive meals.

The arrangement by which students live at school during the semester.

A school where pupils live during the term.

A private house where paying guests are provided with meals and lodging.

A room where the board of directors of a company meets.

A path, often made of wooden planks, for pedestrians along a beach or waterfront.

To talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements; tending to boast.

in a way that shows excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

The act of talking with excessive pride about oneself, one's achievements, or one's possessions.

A small vehicle for travelling on water

The activity or business of designing and constructing boats and ships.

a stiff straw hat with a flat top and brim, traditionally worn by men in summer.

a building at the edge of a river or lake for storing boats.

the activity of travelling in a boat for pleasure

An organized operation to transport a large number of people or supplies by boat, especially in an emergency.

a very large amount or number of something

a man who rows or sails a small boat for hire or as a job

plural of boatman; men who row, steer, or rent out boats for a living

A petty officer on a merchant ship or a warship who is in charge of the deck crew, the rigging, anchors, and boats.

A place where boats are built, repaired, or stored.

to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, especially on water

cut to a short length, typically referring to hair

a small float used on a fishing line to keep the bait at a certain depth and to signal when a fish bites.

a small cylinder or cone on which thread, yarn, or wire is wound, used especially in weaving, machine sewing, or lace-making.

moving up and down with short, quick, light movements, especially on the surface of water.

to move up and down repeatedly in an uncontrolled or shaky way

a small model of a person or animal with a head that moves up and down or side to side on a spring.

a north american wild cat with a spotted reddish-brown coat and a short tail.