bench: a long seat for more than one person


bench: (law) the seat for judges in a courtroom


bench clamp: a clamp used to hold work in place on a workbench


bench hook: any of various stops on a workbench against which work can be pushed (as while chiseling or planing)


bench lathe: lathe mounted on a workbench


bench press: a small punch press mounted on a workbench


bend: curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)


curve: curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)


bend: diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left


bend dexter: diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left


bender: a tool for bending


Benjamin Franklin Bridge: a suspension bridge across the Delaware River


bentwood: wood that is steamed until it becomes pliable and then is shaped for use in making furniture


Benzedrine: a form of amphetamine


bennie: a form of amphetamine


benzocaine: a white crystalline ester used as a local anesthetic


ethyl aminobenzoate: a white crystalline ester used as a local anesthetic


benzodiazepine: any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency


beret: a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth


berlin: a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats


Bermuda rig: a rig of triangular sails for a yacht


Bermudan rig: a rig of triangular sails for a yacht


Bermudian rig: a rig of triangular sails for a yacht


Marconi rig: a rig of triangular sails for a yacht


Bermuda shorts: short pants that end at the knee


Jamaica shorts: short pants that end at the knee


berth: a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers


bunk: a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers


built in bed: a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers


besom: a broom made of twigs tied together on a long handle


Bessemer converter: a refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process


beta blocker: any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system


beta-blocking agent: any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system


beta-adrenergic blocker: any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system


beta-adrenergic blocking agent: any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system


beta-interferon: a form of interferon that is produced by fibroblasts and have antiviral effects; used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis


betatron: accelerates a continuous beam of electrons to high speeds by means of the electric field produced by changing magnetic flux


induction accelerator: accelerates a continuous beam of electrons to high speeds by means of the electric field produced by changing magnetic flux


bethel: a house of worship (especially one for sailors)


betting shop: a licensed bookmaker's shop that is not at the race track


bevatron: a cyclotron that accelerates protons up to several billion electron volts


bevel: a hand tool consisting of two rules that are hinged together so you can draw or measure angles of any size


bevel square: a hand tool consisting of two rules that are hinged together so you can draw or measure angles of any size


bevel: two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees


cant: two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees


chamfer: two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees


bevel gear: gears that mesh at an angle


pinion and crown wheel: gears that mesh at an angle


pinion and ring gear: gears that mesh at an angle


bezel: a sloping edge on a cutting tool


B-flat clarinet: the ordinary clarinet with a middle range


licorice stick: the ordinary clarinet with a middle range


bhang: a preparation of the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant; much used in India


bib: a napkin tied under the chin of a child while eating


bib: top part of an apron; covering the chest


bib-and-tucker: an attractive outfit


bicorn: a cocked hat with the brim turned up to form two points


bicorne: a cocked hat with the brim turned up to form two points


bicycle: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals


bike: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals


wheel: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals


cycle: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals


bicycle-built-for-two: a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats


tandem bicycle: a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats


tandem: a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats


bicycle chain: a chain that transmits the power from the pedals to the rear wheel of a bicycle


bicycle clip: a clip worn around a cyclist's ankles that keeps trousers from becoming caught in the bicycle chain


trouser clip: a clip worn around a cyclist's ankles that keeps trousers from becoming caught in the bicycle chain


bicycle pump: a small pump that fills bicycle tires with air


bicycle rack: a rack for parking bicycles


bicycle seat: a seat for the rider of a bicycle


saddle: a seat for the rider of a bicycle


bicycle wheel: the wheel of a bicycle


bidet: a basin for washing genitals and anal area


bier: a stand to support a corpse or a coffin prior to burial


bier: a coffin along with its stand


bi-fold door: an interior door


bifocals: eyeglasses having two focal lengths, one for near vision and the other for far vision


Big Ben: clock in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, London


Big Blue: a reliable and deadly 15,000-pound fragmentation bomb that explodes just above ground with a large radius; the largest conventional bomb in existence; used in Afghanistan


BLU-82: a reliable and deadly 15,000-pound fragmentation bomb that explodes just above ground with a large radius; the largest conventional bomb in existence; used in Afghanistan


big board: the large display board at the New York Stock Exchange that reports on stocks traded on the exchange


biggin: a child's tight-fitting cap; often ties under the chin


big H: street names for heroin


hell dust: street names for heroin


nose drops: street names for heroin


smack: street names for heroin


thunder: street names for heroin


skag: street names for heroin


scag: street names for heroin


bight: the middle part of a slack rope (as distinguished from its ends)


bijou: a small and delicately worked piece


bikini: a woman's very brief bathing suit


two-piece: a woman's very brief bathing suit


bikini pants: small and tight-fitting underpants; worn by women


bilge: where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom


bilge keel: either of two lengthwise fins attached along the outside of a ship's bilge; reduces rolling


bilge pump: a pump to remove bilgewater


bilges: in a vessel with two hulls, an enclosed area between the frames at each side


bilge well: (nautical) a well where seepage drains to be pumped away


bill: a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes


peak: a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes


eyeshade: a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes


visor: a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes


vizor: a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes


bill: a long-handled saw with a curved blade


billhook: a long-handled saw with a curved blade


billboard: large outdoor signboard


hoarding: large outdoor signboard


billet: lodging for military personnel (especially in a private home)


billiard ball: ball used in playing billiards


billiard marker: a device for keeping the score in a game of billiards


billiard room: a room in which billiards is played


billiard saloon: a room in which billiards is played


billiard parlor: a room in which billiards is played


billiard parlour: a room in which billiards is played


billiard hall: a room in which billiards is played


bimetallic strip: a strip consisting of two metals that bends with a rise in temperature


bin: a container; usually has a lid


binder: something used to tie or bind


ligature: something used to tie or bind


binder: holds loose papers or magazines


ring-binder: holds loose papers or magazines


binder: a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves


reaper binder: a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves


bindery: a workshop where books are bound


binding: the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book


book binding: the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book


cover: the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book


back: the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book


binding: strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration


bin liner: a plastic bag used to line a trash or garbage bin


binnacle: a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)


binoculars: an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes


field glasses: an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes


opera glasses: an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes


binocular microscope: a light microscope adapted to the use of both eyes


biochip: a microchip that uses tiny strands of DNA to latch onto and quickly recognize thousands of genes at a time; intended for use in a biological environment


biohazard suit: a loose one-piece garment worn to protect the wearer against dangerous biological or chemical agents


biology lab: a laboratory for biological research


biology laboratory: a laboratory for biological research


bio lab: a laboratory for biological research


bioscope: a kind of early movie projector


bioscope: a South African movie theater


bioweapon: any weapon usable in biological warfare


biological weapon: any weapon usable in biological warfare


bioarm: any weapon usable in biological warfare


biplane: old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other


biprism: an optical device for obtaining interference fringes


birch: a switch consisting of a twig or a bundle of twigs from a birch tree; used to hit people as punishment


birch rod: a switch consisting of a twig or a bundle of twigs from a birch tree; used to hit people as punishment


birchbark canoe: a canoe made with the bark of a birch tree


birchbark: a canoe made with the bark of a birch tree


birch bark: a canoe made with the bark of a birch tree


birdbath: an ornamental basin (usually in a garden) for birds to bathe in


birdcage: a cage in which a bird can be kept


birdcage mask: a catcher's mask with a strong wire face


birdcall: a device for imitating a birdcall


bird feeder: an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds


birdfeeder: an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds


feeder: an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds


birdhouse: a shelter for birds


bird shot: small lead shot for shotgun shells


buckshot: small lead shot for shotgun shells


duck shot: small lead shot for shotgun shells


biretta: a stiff cap with ridges across the crown; worn by Roman Catholic clergy


berretta: a stiff cap with ridges across the crown; worn by Roman Catholic clergy


birretta: a stiff cap with ridges across the crown; worn by Roman Catholic clergy


bishop: (chess) a piece that can be moved diagonally over unoccupied squares of the same color


bistro: a small informal restaurant; serves wine


bit: the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press


bit: piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding


bit: the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers


bite plate: a removable dental appliance that is worn in the palate for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes


biteplate: a removable dental appliance that is worn in the palate for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes


bitewing: a dental X-ray film that can be held in place by the teeth during radiography


bitmap: an image represented as a two dimensional array of brightness values for pixels


electronic image: an image represented as a two dimensional array of brightness values for pixels


bitter end: (nautical) the inboard end of a line or cable especially the end that is wound around a bitt


bitthead: the upper end of a bitt


bitt pin: a pin through the bitthead to keep the mooring lines from slipping off


bitumastic: a protective coating of asphalt and filter used on structural metals that are exposed to weathering


black: black clothing (worn as a sign of mourning)


black: (board games) the darker pieces


black and white: a black-and-white photograph or slide


monochrome: a black-and-white photograph or slide


blackboard: sheet of slate; for writing with chalk


chalkboard: sheet of slate; for writing with chalk


blackboard eraser: an eraser that removes chalk marks from blackboard


black box: equipment that records information about the performance of an aircraft during flight


blackface: the makeup (usually burnt cork) used by a performer in order to imitate a Negro


black flag: a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship


pirate flag: a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship


Jolly Roger: a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship


blackjack: a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship


Black Hole of Calcutta: a dungeon (20 feet square) in a fort in Calcutta where as many as 146 English prisoners were held overnight by Siraj-ud-daula; the next morning only 23 were still alive


blackjack: a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people


cosh: a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people


sap: a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people


black tie: a black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket


Blackwall hitch: a simple hitch used for temporarily attaching a line to a hook


blackwash: a wash that colors a surface black


blackwash: a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores


black lotion: a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores


bladder: a bag that fills with air


blade: the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge


blade: flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water


vane: flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water


blade: the part of the skate that slides on the ice


blank: a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet


dummy: a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet


blank shell: a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet


blank: a piece of material ready to be made into something


blanket: bedding that keeps a person warm in bed


cover: bedding that keeps a person warm in bed


blanket: a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor


blanket stitch: a strong reinforcing stitch for edges of blanket and other thick material; similar to buttonhole stitch


Blarney Stone: a stone in a castle in Ireland that is said to impart skill in flattery to anyone who kisses it


blast furnace: a furnace for smelting of iron from iron oxide ores; combustion is intensified by a blast of air


blasting cap: a small tube filled with detonating substances; used to detonate high explosives


blasting gelatin: mixture of guncotton with nitroglycerin


blazer: lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school


sport jacket: lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school


sport coat: lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school


sports jacket: lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school


sports coat: lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school


bleachers: an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached


blender: an electrically powered mixer with whirling blades that mix or chop or liquefy foods


liquidizer: an electrically powered mixer with whirling blades that mix or chop or liquefy foods


liquidiser: an electrically powered mixer with whirling blades that mix or chop or liquefy foods


blimp: a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon


sausage balloon: a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon


sausage: a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon


blind: a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight


screen: a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight


blind: a hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters)


blind alley: a street with only one way in or out


cul de sac: a street with only one way in or out


dead-end street: a street with only one way in or out


impasse: a street with only one way in or out


blind corner: a street corner that you cannot see around as you are driving


blind curve: a curve or bend in the road that you cannot see around as you are driving


blind bend: a curve or bend in the road that you cannot see around as you are driving


blindfold: a cloth used to cover the eyes


bling: flashy, ostentatious jewelry


bling bling: flashy, ostentatious jewelry


blinker: a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages


flasher: a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages


blister pack: packaging in which a product is sealed between a cardboard backing and clear plastic cover


bubble pack: packaging in which a product is sealed between a cardboard backing and clear plastic cover


block: a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)


block: housing in a large building that is divided into separate units


blockade: prevents access or progress


blockade-runner: a ship that runs through or around a naval blockade


blockage: an obstruction in a pipe or tube


block: an obstruction in a pipe or tube


closure: an obstruction in a pipe or tube


occlusion: an obstruction in a pipe or tube


stop: an obstruction in a pipe or tube


stoppage: an obstruction in a pipe or tube


block and tackle: pulley blocks with associated rope or cable


blockbuster: a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)


block diagram: a diagram showing the interconnections between the components of system (especially an electronic system)


blocker: a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process


blocking agent: a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process


blockhouse: a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire


block plane: a small plane used on end grains of wood


bloodmobile: a motor vehicle equipped to collect blood donations


bloomers: underpants worn by women


pants: underpants worn by women


drawers: underpants worn by women


knickers: underpants worn by women


blouse: a top worn by women


blower: a device that produces a current of air


blowgun: a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing


blowpipe: a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing


blowtube: a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing


blow tube: a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing


blowtorch: a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame


torch: a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame


blowlamp: a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame


blowtube: a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat


blow tube: a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat


blowpipe: a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat


blucher: a high shoe with laces over the tongue


bludgeon: a club used as a weapon


blue: blue clothing


blue chip: a blue poker chip with the highest value


blueprint: photographic print of plans or technical drawings etc.


blunderbuss: a short musket of wide bore with a flared muzzle


blunt file: a file with parallel edges


board: a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose


board: a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games


gameboard: a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games


boarding: a structure of boards


boarding house: a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests


boardinghouse: a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests


boardroom: a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company)


council chamber: a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company)


board rule: a measure used in computing board feet


boards: the boarding that surrounds an ice hockey rink


boards: the stage of a theater


boardwalk: a walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside


boat: a small vessel for travel on water


boat deck: the upper deck on which lifeboats are stored


boater: a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown


leghorn: a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown


Panama: a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown


Panama hat: a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown


sailor: a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown


skimmer: a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown


straw hat: a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown


boat hook: pole-handled hook used to pull or push boats


boathouse: a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats


boatswain's chair: a seat consisting of a board and a rope; used while working aloft or over the side of a ship


bosun's chair: a seat consisting of a board and a rope; used while working aloft or over the side of a ship


boat train: a train taking passengers to or from a port


boat whistle: a whistle on a boat that is sounded as a warning


boatyard: a place where boats are built or maintained or stored


bob: a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line


bobber: a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line


cork: a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line


bobfloat: a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line


bob: a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string


bobbin: a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound


spool: a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound


reel: a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound


bobby pin: a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place


hairgrip: a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place


grip: a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place


bobsled: a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism


bobsleigh: a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism


bob: a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism


bobsled: formerly two short sleds coupled together


bobsleigh: formerly two short sleds coupled together


bocce ball: wooden ball that is bowled in the Italian game of bocce


bocci ball: wooden ball that is bowled in the Italian game of bocce


boccie ball: wooden ball that is bowled in the Italian game of bocce


bodega: a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries


bodice: part of a dress above the waist


bodkin: a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops


threader: a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops


bodkin: a small sharp-pointed tool for punching holes in leather or fabric


bodkin: formerly a long hairpin; usually with an ornamental head


body: the external structure of a vehicle


body armor: armor that protects the wearer's whole body


body armour: armor that protects the wearer's whole body


suit of armor: armor that protects the wearer's whole body


suit of armour: armor that protects the wearer's whole body


coat of mail: armor that protects the wearer's whole body


cataphract: armor that protects the wearer's whole body


body bag: a bag in which the body of a dead soldier is placed


personnel pouch: a bag in which the body of a dead soldier is placed


human remains pouch: a bag in which the body of a dead soldier is placed


body lotion: lotion applied to the body after bathing


body stocking: a one-piece tight-fitting undergarment for women that covers the torso (and may have sleeves and legs)


body plethysmograph: plethysmograph consisting of a chamber surrounding the entire body; used in studies of respiration


body pad: a pad worn by hockey goalkeeper


bodywork: the exterior body of a motor vehicle


Bofors gun: an automatic double-barreled antiaircraft gun


bogy: an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft


bogie: an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft


bogey: an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft


boiler: sealed vessel where water is converted to steam


steam boiler: sealed vessel where water is converted to steam


boilerplate: thick plate iron used in the production of boilers


boiling water reactor: a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine


BWR: a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine


bola: a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin


bolero: a short jacket; worn mostly by women


bollard: a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines)


bitt: a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines)


bollock: a pulley-block at the head of a topmast


bullock block: a pulley-block at the head of a topmast


bolo: long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin


bolo knife: long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin


bologram: record or recording made by a bolometer


bolograph: record or recording made by a bolometer


bolometer: an instrument that measures heat radiation; extremely sensitive


bolo tie: a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie


bolo: a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie


bola tie: a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie


bola: a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie


bolster: a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows


long pillow: a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows


bolt: a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener


bolt: the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key


deadbolt: the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key


bolt: a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech


bolt: a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length


bolt cutter: an implement for cutting bolts


bolus: a large pill; used especially in veterinary medicine


bomb: an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions


bombardon: a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family


bombard: a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family


bombazine: a twilled fabric used for dresses; the warp is silk and the weft is worsted


bomb calorimeter: strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion


bomb: strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion


bomber: a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight


bomber jacket: a jacket gathered into a band at the waist


bombie: an unexploded bomblet


bomblet: one of the smaller bombs that are released from a cluster bomb


cluster bomblet: one of the smaller bombs that are released from a cluster bomb


bomb rack: a device on an aircraft for carrying bombs


bombshell: an explosive bomb or artillery shell


bomb shelter: a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids


air-raid shelter: a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids


bombproof: a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids


bombsight: a sighting device in an aircraft for aiming bombs


bone-ash cup: a small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead


cupel: a small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead


refractory pot: a small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead


bone china: fine porcelain that contains bone ash


bones: a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance


castanets: a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance


clappers: a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance


finger cymbals: a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance


boneshaker: any wheeled vehicle that is dilapidated and uncomfortable


bongo: a small drum; played with the hands


bongo drum: a small drum; played with the hands


bonnet: a hat tied under the chin


poke bonnet: a hat tied under the chin


booby prize: a prize given to one who finishes last in a contest


book: physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together


volume: physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together


book: a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge


book bag: a bag in which students carry their books


bookbindery: a bookbinder's workshop; a place for binding books


bookcase: a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books


bookend: a support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright (on a shelf or table)


bookmark: a marker (a piece of paper or ribbon) placed between the pages of a book to mark the reader's place


bookmarker: a marker (a piece of paper or ribbon) placed between the pages of a book to mark the reader's place


bookmobile: a van with shelves of books; serves as a mobile library or bookstore


bookshelf: a shelf on which to keep books


bookshop: a shop where books are sold


bookstore: a shop where books are sold


bookstall: a shop where books are sold


boom: any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring


boom: a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set


microphone boom: a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set


boomerang: a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower


throwing stick: a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower


throw stick: a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower


booster: an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective


booster dose: an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective


booster shot: an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective


recall dose: an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective


booster: the first stage of a multistage rocket


booster rocket: the first stage of a multistage rocket


booster unit: the first stage of a multistage rocket


takeoff booster: the first stage of a multistage rocket


takeoff rocket: the first stage of a multistage rocket


booster: an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal


booster amplifier: an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal


booster station: an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal


relay link: an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal


relay station: an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal


relay transmitter: an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal


boot: footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg


boot: British term for the luggage compartment in a car


boot: an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg


the boot: an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg


iron boot: an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg


iron heel: an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg


boot: protective casing for something that resembles a leg


boot camp: camp for training military recruits


bootee: a slipper that is soft and wool (for babies)


bootie: a slipper that is soft and wool (for babies)


booth: small area set off by walls for special use


cubicle: small area set off by walls for special use


stall: small area set off by walls for special use


kiosk: small area set off by walls for special use


booth: a small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment


booth: a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches


boothose: protective stockings worn with or in place of boots


bootjack: has V-shaped notch for pulling off boots


bootlace: a long lace for fastening boots


bootleg: the part of a boot above the instep


bootstrap: a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on


Bordeaux mixture: antifungal agent consisting of a solution of copper sulphate and quicklime


border: a strip forming the outer edge of something


bore: a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes


bore-hole: a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes


drill hole: a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes


bore bit: a drill for penetrating rock


borer: a drill for penetrating rock


rock drill: a drill for penetrating rock


stone drill: a drill for penetrating rock


boron chamber: an ionization chamber lined with boron or filled with boron trifluoride gas for counting low velocity neutrons


boron counter tube: a proportional counter tube for counting neutrons


borstal: formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison


bosom: cloth that covers the chest or breasts


Bosporus Bridge: a suspension bridge across the Bosporus at Istanbul


Boston rocker: a rocking chair that has a high spindle back and a decorative top panel


bota: a wine bottle made of leather


botanical: a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)


bottle: a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped


bottle: a vessel fitted with a flexible teat and filled with milk or formula; used as a substitute for breast feeding infants and very young children


feeding bottle: a vessel fitted with a flexible teat and filled with milk or formula; used as a substitute for breast feeding infants and very young children


nursing bottle: a vessel fitted with a flexible teat and filled with milk or formula; used as a substitute for breast feeding infants and very young children


bottle bank: a place where bottles can be deposited for recycling


bottlebrush: a cylindrical brush on a thin shaft that is used to clean bottles


bottlecap: a cap that seals a bottle


bottleneck: the narrow part of a bottle near the top


bottle opener: an opener for removing caps or corks from bottles


bottling plant: a plant where beverages are put into bottles with caps


bottom: a cargo ship


freighter: a cargo ship


merchantman: a cargo ship


merchant ship: a cargo ship


boucle: a fabric of uneven yarn that has an uneven knobby effect


boudoir: a lady's bedroom or private sitting room


boulle: an inlaid furniture decoration; tortoiseshell and yellow and white metal form scrolls in cabinetwork


boule: an inlaid furniture decoration; tortoiseshell and yellow and white metal form scrolls in cabinetwork


buhl: an inlaid furniture decoration; tortoiseshell and yellow and white metal form scrolls in cabinetwork


bouncing betty: an antipersonnel land mine


Bounty: a ship of the British navy; in 1789 part of the crew mutinied against their commander William Bligh and set him afloat in an open boat


H.M.S. Bounty: a ship of the British navy; in 1789 part of the crew mutinied against their commander William Bligh and set him afloat in an open boat


bouquet: an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present


corsage: an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present


posy: an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present


nosegay: an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present


Bourse: the stock exchange in Paris


boutique: a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry


dress shop: a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry


boutonniere: a flower that is worn in a buttonhole


bow: a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments


bow: a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow


bow: front part of a vessel or aircraft


fore: front part of a vessel or aircraft


prow: front part of a vessel or aircraft


stem: front part of a vessel or aircraft


bow: a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces


bowknot: a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces


bow: a decorative interlacing of ribbons


bow and arrow: a weapon consisting of arrows and the bow to shoot them


bowed stringed instrument: stringed instruments that are played with a bow


string: stringed instruments that are played with a bow


Bowie knife: a stout hunting knife with a single edge


bowl: a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods


bowl: a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids


bowl: a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco


pipe bowl: a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco


bowl: a wooden ball (with flattened sides so that it rolls on a curved course) used in the game of lawn bowling


bowler hat: a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim


bowler: a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim


derby hat: a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim


derby: a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim


plug hat: a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim


bowline: a loop knot that neither slips nor jams


bowline knot: a loop knot that neither slips nor jams


bowling alley: a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins


alley: a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins


skittle alley: a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins


bowling alley: a building that contains several alleys for bowling


bowling ball: a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling


bowl: a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling


bowling equipment: equipment used in bowling


bowling pin: a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target


pin: a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target


bowling shoe: a special shoe worn when bowling


bowsprit: a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel


bowstring: the string of an archer's bow


bow tie: a man's tie that ties in a bow


bow-tie: a man's tie that ties in a bow


bowtie: a man's tie that ties in a bow


box: a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid


box: separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people


box: private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance


loge: private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance


box: the driver's seat on a coach


box seat: the driver's seat on a coach


box: any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned


box beam: a beam built up from boards; has a hollow rectangular cross section


box girder: a beam built up from boards; has a hollow rectangular cross section


box camera: a simple camera shaped like a rectangular box


box Kodak: a simple camera shaped like a rectangular box


boxcar: a freight car with roof and sliding doors in the sides


box coat: a short coat that hangs loosely from the shoulders


boxing equipment: equipment used in boxing


boxing glove: boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters; worn for the sport of boxing


glove: boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters; worn for the sport of boxing


boxing ring: a square ring where boxers fight


prize ring: a square ring where boxers fight


box kite: a kite shaped like a box open at both ends


box office: the office where tickets of admission are sold


ticket office: the office where tickets of admission are sold


ticket booth: the office where tickets of admission are sold


box pleat: a flat double pleat made by folding under the fabric on either side of it


box seat: a special seat in a theater or grandstand box


box spring: a coiled bedspring in a frame that is covered with cloth


box wrench: a wrench with a closed loop (a socket) that fits over a nut or bolt head


box end wrench: a wrench with a closed loop (a socket) that fits over a nut or bolt head


brace: a structural member used to stiffen a framework


bracing: a structural member used to stiffen a framework


brace: a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring


bitstock: a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring


brace: an appliance that corrects dental irregularities


braces: an appliance that corrects dental irregularities


orthodontic braces: an appliance that corrects dental irregularities


brace: a support that steadies or strengthens something else


brace: elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)


suspender: elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)


gallus: elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)


brace: a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it


brace and bit: a drill consisting of a bit and a brace to hold and turn it


bracelet: jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration


bangle: jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration


bracer: a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)


pick-me-up: a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)


bracer: a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports


armguard: a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports


brace wrench: a wrench shaped like a brace (has a handle shaped like a crank) and a socket head


bracket: a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)


wall bracket: a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)


brad: a small nail


bradawl: an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws


pricker: an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws


braid: trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains


gold braid: trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains


braiding: trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains


brail: a small rope (one of several) used to draw a sail in


brail: a small net used to draw fish into a boat


brake: a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle


brake: anything that slows or hinders a process


brake band: a band that can be tightened around a shaft to stop its rotation


brake cylinder: a cylinder that contains brake fluid that is compressed by a piston


hydraulic brake cylinder: a cylinder that contains brake fluid that is compressed by a piston


master cylinder: a cylinder that contains brake fluid that is compressed by a piston


brake disk: a disk or plate that is fixed to the wheel; pressure is applied to it by the brake pads


brake drum: a hollow cast-iron cylinder attached to the wheel that forms part of the brakes


drum: a hollow cast-iron cylinder attached to the wheel that forms part of the brakes


brake lining: the lining on the brake shoes that comes in contact with the brake drum


brake pad: one of the pads that apply friction to both sides of the brake disk


brake pedal: foot pedal that moves a piston in the master brake cylinder


brake shoe: a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation


shoe: a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation


skid: a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation


brake system: a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle


brakes: a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle


branch line: a railway line connected to a trunk line


spur track: a railway line connected to a trunk line


spur: a railway line connected to a trunk line


brand-name drug: a drug that has a trade name and is protected by a patent (can be produced and sold only by the company holding the patent)


proprietary drug: a drug that has a trade name and is protected by a patent (can be produced and sold only by the company holding the patent)


brass: a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece


brass instrument: a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece


brass: a memorial made of brass


memorial tablet: a memorial made of brass


plaque: a memorial made of brass


brass: an ornament or utensil made of brass


brassard: armor plate that protects the arm


brasserie: a small restaurant serving beer and wine as well as food; usually cheap


brassie: (formerly) a golfing wood with a face more elevated that a driver but less than a spoon


brassiere: an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts


bra: an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts


bandeau: an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts


brass knucks: a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand


knucks: a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand


brass knuckles: a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand


knuckles: a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand


knuckle duster: a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand


brass monkey: a metal stand that formerly held cannon balls on sailing ships


brattice: a partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine


brazier: large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times


brasier: large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times


breadbasket: a basket for serving bread


bread-bin: a container used to keep bread or cake in


breadbox: a container used to keep bread or cake in


breadboard: a wooden or plastic board on which dough is kneaded or bread is sliced


bread board: a wooden or plastic board on which dough is kneaded or bread is sliced


bread knife: a knife used to cut bread


breakable: an article that is fragile and easily broken


breakfast area: a place for light meals (usually near a kitchen)


breakfast nook: a place for light meals (usually near a kitchen)


breakfast table: a table where breakfast is eaten


break seal: a seal that must be broken when first used and cannot easily be resealed


breakwater: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away


groin: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away


groyne: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away


mole: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away


bulwark: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away


seawall: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away


jetty: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away


breast drill: a portable drill with a plate that is pressed against the chest to force the drill point into the work


breast implant: an implant for cosmetic purposes to replace a breast that has been surgically removed


breastplate: armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass


aegis: armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass


egis: armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass


breast pocket: a pocket inside of a man's coat


breathalyzer: a device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath


breathalyser: a device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath


breathing device: a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure


breathing apparatus: a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure


breathing machine: a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure


ventilator: a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure


breech: opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded


rear of barrel: opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded


rear of tube: opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded


breechblock: a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing


breech closer: a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing


breechcloth: a garment that provides covering for the loins


breechclout: a garment that provides covering for the loins


loincloth: a garment that provides covering for the loins


breeches: trousers ending above the knee


knee breeches: trousers ending above the knee


knee pants: trousers ending above the knee


knickerbockers: trousers ending above the knee


knickers: trousers ending above the knee


breeches buoy: a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship


breechloader: a gun that is loaded at the breech


breeder reactor: a nuclear reactor that produces more fissile material than it burns


Bren: a submachine gun operated by gas pressure; used by the British in World War II


Bren gun: a submachine gun operated by gas pressure; used by the British in World War II


brewery: a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation


brewpub: a combination brewery and restaurant; beer is brewed for consumption on the premises and served along with food


briar: a pipe made from the root (briarroot) of the tree heath


briar pipe: a pipe made from the root (briarroot) of the tree heath


bric-a-brac: miscellaneous curios


knickknack: miscellaneous curios


nicknack: miscellaneous curios


knickknackery: miscellaneous curios


whatnot: miscellaneous curios


brick: rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material


brickkiln: a kiln for making bricks


bricklayer's hammer: a hammer used in laying bricks


brick trowel: a trowel used in masonry


mason's trowel: a trowel used in masonry


brickwork: masonry done with bricks and mortar


brickyard: a place where bricks are made and sold


brickfield: a place where bricks are made and sold


bridal gown: a gown worn by the bride at a wedding


wedding gown: a gown worn by the bride at a wedding


wedding dress: a gown worn by the bride at a wedding


bridge: a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.


span: a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.


bridge: an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands


bridge deck: an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands


bridge: the link between two lenses; rests on the nose


nosepiece: the link between two lenses; rests on the nose


bridge: a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth


bridgework: a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth


bridge: a wooden support that holds the strings up


bridge: a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected


bridge circuit: a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected


bridged-T: a circuit consisting of a T-network with an additional shunt bridging the two series circuits


bridle: headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control


bridle path: a path suitable for riding or leading horses (but not for cars)


bridle road: a path suitable for riding or leading horses (but not for cars)


bridoon: a bit resembling a snaffle bit; used with a separate curb


briefcase: a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books


briefcase bomb: a bomb consisting of an explosive and timer hidden inside a briefcase


briefcase computer: a portable computer housed in a box that resembles a briefcase


briefs: short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)


Jockey shorts: short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)


brig: a penal institution (especially on board a ship)


brig: two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts


brigandine: a medieval coat of chain mail consisting of metal rings sewn onto leather or cloth


brigantine: two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast


hermaphrodite brig: two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast


brilliantine: a pomade to make the hair manageable and lustrous


brilliant pebble: a code name for a small computerized heat-seeking missile that was supposed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles


brim: a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat


brim: the top edge of a vessel or other container


rim: the top edge of a vessel or other container


lip: the top edge of a vessel or other container


briquette: a block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel


briquet: a block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel


bristle: a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic


bristle brush: a brush that is made with the short stiff hairs of an animal or plant


britches: informal term for breeches


broad arrow: an arrow with a wide barbed head


broadax: a large ax with a broad cutting blade


broadaxe: a large ax with a broad cutting blade


brochette: a small spit or skewer


broadcaster: a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions


spreader: a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions


broadcasting station: a station equipped to broadcast radio or television programs


broadcast station: a station equipped to broadcast radio or television programs


broadcasting studio: a studio where broadcasts originate


broadcloth: a closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib


broadcloth: a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish


broad gauge: a railroad track (or its width) broader than the standard 56.5 inches


broad hatchet: a short-handled hatchet with a broad blade opposite a hammerhead


broadloom: a carpet woven on a wide loom to obviate the need for seams


broadside: the whole side of a vessel from stem to stern


broadside: all of the armament that is fired from one side of a warship


broadsword: a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab


brocade: thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern


brogan: a thick and heavy shoe


brogue: a thick and heavy shoe


clodhopper: a thick and heavy shoe


work shoe: a thick and heavy shoe


broiler: an oven or part of a stove used for broiling


broken arch: an arch with a gap at the apex; the gap is usually filled with some decoration


brokerage house: place where a broker conducts his business


brokerage: place where a broker conducts his business


brompheniramine maleate: antihistamine (trade name Dimetane) used to treat hypersensitivity reactions (as rhinitis)


Dimetane: antihistamine (trade name Dimetane) used to treat hypersensitivity reactions (as rhinitis)


bronchodilator: a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs


bronchoscope: a slender tubular instrument used to examine the bronchial tubes


Bronx-Whitestone Bridge: a suspension bridge across the East River in New York City


bronze: a sculpture made of bronze


bronze medal: a trophy made of bronze (or having the appearance of bronze) that is usually awarded for winning third place in a competition


brooch: a decorative pin worn by women


broach: a decorative pin worn by women


breastpin: a decorative pin worn by women


Brooklyn Bridge: a suspension bridge across the East River in New York City; opened in 1883


broom: a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle


broom closet: a small room for storing brooms and other cleaning equipment


broomstick: the handle of a broom


broom handle: the handle of a broom


brougham: a sedan that has no roof over the driver's seat


brougham: light carriage; pulled by a single horse


Browning automatic rifle: a portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean War


BAR: a portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean War


Browning machine gun: a belt-fed machine gun capable of firing more than 500 rounds per minute; used by United States troops in World War II and the Korean War


Peacemaker: a belt-fed machine gun capable of firing more than 500 rounds per minute; used by United States troops in World War II and the Korean War


brownstone: a row house built of brownstone; reddish brown in color


Brown University: a university in Rhode Island


Brown: a university in Rhode Island


brunch coat: a woman's short housecoat or wrapper


brush: an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle


brush: conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor


Brussels carpet: a carpet with a strong linen warp and a heavy pile of colored woolen yarns drawn up in uncut loops to form a pattern


Brussels lace: fine lace with a raised or applique design


bubble: a dome-shaped covering made of transparent glass or plastic


bubble chamber: an instrument that records the tracks of ionizing particles


bubble jet printer: a kind of ink-jet printer


bubble-jet printer: a kind of ink-jet printer


bubblejet: a kind of ink-jet printer


bubbler: any of various devices in which air or some other gas is bubbled through a liquid


Buchenwald: a Nazi concentration camp for Jews in World War II that was located in central Germany


buckboard: an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles


bucket: a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top


pail: a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top


bucket seat: a low single seat as in cars or planes


bucket shop: (formerly) a cheap saloon selling liquor by the bucket


buckle: fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong


buckram: a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue; used in bookbinding and to stiffen clothing


bucksaw: a saw that is set in a frame in the shape of an H; used with both hands to cut wood that is held in a sawbuck


buckskins: breeches made of buckskin


buff: an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)


buffer: an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)


buffer: a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact


fender: a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact


buffer: a power tool used to buff surfaces


polisher: a power tool used to buff surfaces


buffer: (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system


buffer storage: (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system


buffer store: (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system


buffered aspirin: aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin)


Bufferin: aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin)


buffet: a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers


counter: a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers


sideboard: a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers


buffing wheel: a wheel that is covered with soft material


bug: a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly


buggy: a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse


roadster: a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse


buggy whip: a horsewhip once used by a driver of a buggy


bugle: a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares


bugle: a tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothing for decoration


building: a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place


edifice: a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place


building block: a block of material used in construction work


building complex: a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures


complex: a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures


building supply store: a store where builders can purchase materials for building houses and related structures


building supply house: a store where builders can purchase materials for building houses and related structures


built-in bed: a bed that is built in and fixed to a wall


bulb: a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end)


bulkhead: a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments


bulla: the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull


bulldog clip: a clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws


alligator clip: a clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws


bulldog wrench: a wrench designed to provide a firm grip on something


bulldozer: large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground


dozer: large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground


bullet: a projectile that is fired from a gun


slug: a projectile that is fired from a gun


bulletin board: a board that hangs on a wall; displays announcements


notice board: a board that hangs on a wall; displays announcements


bulletin board system: a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest


bulletin board: a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest


electronic bulletin board: a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest


bbs: a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest


bulletproof vest: a vest capable of resisting the impact of a bullet


bullet train: a high-speed passenger train


bullet: a high-speed passenger train


bullfight: a Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectators


corrida: a Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectators


bullhorn: a portable loudspeaker with built-in microphone and amplifier


loud hailer: a portable loudspeaker with built-in microphone and amplifier


loud-hailer: a portable loudspeaker with built-in microphone and amplifier


bullion: gold or silver in bars or ingots


bullnose: a small carpenter's plane with the cutting edge near the front


bullnosed plane: a small carpenter's plane with the cutting edge near the front


bullpen: a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily


detention cell: a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily


detention centre: a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily


bullpen: a place on a baseball field where relief pitchers can warm up during a game


bullring: a stadium where bullfights take place


bull tongue: a heavy plow with a single wide blade; used chiefly in cotton fields


bulwark: a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)


bumboat: a small boat that ferries supplies and commodities for sale to a larger ship at anchor


bumper: a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage


bumper: a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)


bumper car: a small low-powered electrically powered vehicle driven on a special platform where there are many others to be dodged


Dodgem: a small low-powered electrically powered vehicle driven on a special platform where there are many others to be dodged


bumper guard: vertical bars attached to a bumper to prevent locking bumpers with another vehicle


bumper jack: a jack for lifting a motor vehicle by the bumper


bundle: a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing


sheaf: a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing


bung: a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask


spile: a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask


bungalow: a small house with a single story


cottage: a small house with a single story


bungee: an elasticized rope


bungee cord: an elasticized rope


bunghole: a hole in a barrel or cask; used to fill or empty it


bunk: a rough bed (as at a campsite)


bunk: a long trough for feeding cattle


feed bunk: a long trough for feeding cattle


bunk bed: beds built one above the other


bunk: beds built one above the other


bunker: a hazard on a golf course


sand trap: a hazard on a golf course


trap: a hazard on a golf course


bunker: a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground


dugout: a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground


bunker: a large container for storing fuel


Bunker Buster: a 5,000 pound laser-guided bomb that can be programmed to penetrate to a given depth before exploding; used to penetrate hardened underground facilities


Guided Bomb Unit-28: a 5,000 pound laser-guided bomb that can be programmed to penetrate to a given depth before exploding; used to penetrate hardened underground facilities


GBU-28: a 5,000 pound laser-guided bomb that can be programmed to penetrate to a given depth before exploding; used to penetrate hardened underground facilities


bunsen burner: a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air


bunsen: a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air


etna: a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air


bunting: a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.


bur: small bit used in dentistry or surgery


burr: small bit used in dentistry or surgery


Burberry: a lightweight belted raincoat typically made of tan gabardine with a distinctive tartan lining; named for the original manufacturer


burette: measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom; used for titration


buret: measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom; used for titration


burglar alarm: a warning device that is tripped off by the occurrence of a burglary


burial chamber: a chamber that is used as a grave


sepulcher: a chamber that is used as a grave


sepulchre: a chamber that is used as a grave


sepulture: a chamber that is used as a grave


burial garment: cloth used to cover a corpse in preparation for burial


burial mound: (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs


grave mound: (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs


barrow: (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs


tumulus: (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs


burin: a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engraving


burqa: a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan


burka: a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan


burlap: coarse jute fabric


gunny: coarse jute fabric


burn bag: a bag into which secret documents are placed before being burned


burn center: a center where patients with severe burns can be treated


burner: an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)


burner: the heating elements of a stove or range on which pots and pans are placed for cooking


burnous: a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors


burnoose: a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors


burnouse: a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors


burp gun: a fully automatic pistol; a small submachine gun


machine pistol: a fully automatic pistol; a small submachine gun


burr: rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting


burr: rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece


burthen: a variant of `burden'


bus: a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport


autobus: a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport


coach: a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport


charabanc: a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport


double-decker: a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport


jitney: a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport


motorbus: a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport


motorcoach: a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport


omnibus: a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport


passenger vehicle: a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport


bus: a car that is old and unreliable


jalopy: a car that is old and unreliable


heap: a car that is old and unreliable


busbar: an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits


bus: an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits


bushel basket: a basket large enough to hold a bushel


bushing: a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction


cylindrical lining: a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction


bushing: an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass


bush jacket: a loose fitting jacket; resembles a shirt with four patch pockets and a belt


business suit: a suit of clothes traditionally worn by businessmen


buskin: a boot reaching halfway up to the knee


combat boot: a boot reaching halfway up to the knee


desert boot: a boot reaching halfway up to the knee


half boot: a boot reaching halfway up to the knee


top boot: a boot reaching halfway up to the knee


bus lane: a traffic lane intended for buses only


bus line: an organization responsible for operating a bus transportation system


buspirone: a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety


BuSpar: a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety


bust: a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person


bus terminal: a terminal that serves bus passengers


bus depot: a terminal that serves bus passengers


bus station: a terminal that serves bus passengers


coach station: a terminal that serves bus passengers


bustier: a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress


bustle: a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt


butacaine: a white crystalline ester that is applied to mucous membranes as a local anesthetic


butacaine sulfate: a white crystalline ester that is applied to mucous membranes as a local anesthetic


butcher board: a thick wooden slab formed by bonding together thick laminated strips of unpainted hardwood


butcher block: a thick wooden slab formed by bonding together thick laminated strips of unpainted hardwood


butcher knife: a large sharp knife for cutting or trimming meat


butcher shop: a shop in which meat and poultry (and sometimes fish) are sold


meat market: a shop in which meat and poultry (and sometimes fish) are sold


butt: thick end of the handle


butt end: thick end of the handle


butt: the small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking)


stub: the small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking)


butt: a large cask (especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 hogsheads or 126 gallons)


butter dish: a small dish (often with a cover) for holding butter at the table


butterfly valve: a valve in a carburetor that consists of a disc that turns and acts as a throttle


butter knife: a small knife with a dull blade; for cutting or spreading butter


buttery: a teashop where students in British universities can purchase light meals


butt hinge: a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jamb


butt joint: a joint made by fastening ends together without overlapping


butt: a joint made by fastening ends together without overlapping


button: a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes


button: any artifact that resembles a button


buttonhole: a hole through which buttons are pushed


button hole: a hole through which buttons are pushed


buttonhole stitch: a reinforcing looped stitch for edges, as around a buttonhole


buttonhook: a hook for pulling a button through a buttonhole


buttress: a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building


buttressing: a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building


butt shaft: a blunt arrow without a barb; an arrow used for target practice


butt weld: a butt joint that is welded


butt-weld: a butt joint that is welded


butyl nitrite: a colorless pungent liquid sometimes used as a stimulant drug by drug abusers


isobutyl nitrite: a colorless pungent liquid sometimes used as a stimulant drug by drug abusers


buzz bomb: a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb


robot bomb: a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb


flying bomb: a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb


doodlebug: a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb


V-1: a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb


buzzer: a signaling device that makes a buzzing sound


BVD: trademark for men's underwear


BVD's: trademark for men's underwear


bypass condenser: a capacitor that provides low impedance over certain (high) frequencies


bypass capacitor: a capacitor that provides low impedance over certain (high) frequencies


by-product: a product made during the manufacture of something else


byproduct: a product made during the manufacture of something else


spin-off: a product made during the manufacture of something else


byway: a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)


bypath: a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)


byroad: a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)


cab: a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money


hack: a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money


taxi: a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money


taxicab: a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money


cab: small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood


cabriolet: small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood


cab: a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits


cabana: a small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool


cabaret: a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink


nightclub: a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink


night club: a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink


club: a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink


nightspot: a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink


caber: a heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) that is tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of northern Scotland)


cabin: the enclosed compartment of an aircraft or spacecraft where passengers are carried


cabin: small room on a ship or boat where people sleep


cabin: a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area


cabin car: a car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train


caboose: a car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train


cabin class: a class of accommodations on a ship or train or plane that are less expensive than first class accommodations


second class: a class of accommodations on a ship or train or plane that are less expensive than first class accommodations


economy class: a class of accommodations on a ship or train or plane that are less expensive than first class accommodations


cabin cruiser: a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board


cruiser: a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board


pleasure boat: a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board


pleasure craft: a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board


cabinet: a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display


cabinet: housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television


console: housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television


cabinet: a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock


locker: a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock


storage locker: a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock


cabinetwork: woodwork finished by hand by a cabinetmaker


cabin liner: a liner with cabins for passengers


cable: a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire


cable: a television system that transmits over cables


cable television: a television system that transmits over cables


cable system: a television system that transmits over cables


cable television service: a television system that transmits over cables


cable: a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power


line: a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power


transmission line: a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power


cable car: a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway


car: a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway


cable railway: a railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars


funicular: a railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars


funicular railway: a railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars


cache: a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)


cache: (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics


memory cache: (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics


cachet: a seal on a letter


caddy: a can for storing tea


tea caddy: a can for storing tea


caesium clock: an atomic clock based on the energy difference between two states of the caesium nucleus in a magnetic field


cafe: a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold


coffeehouse: a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold


coffee shop: a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold


coffee bar: a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold


cafeteria: a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier


cafeteria facility: (usually plural) facilities for providing food for employees or visitors


cafeteria tray: a tray for carrying your food in a cafeteria


caff: informal British term for a cafe


caftan: a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant


kaftan: a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant


caftan: a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East


kaftan: a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East


cage: an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept


coop: an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept


cage: the net that is the goal in ice hockey


cagoule: lightweight parka; waterproof


caisson: large watertight chamber used for construction under water


pneumatic caisson: large watertight chamber used for construction under water


cofferdam: large watertight chamber used for construction under water


caisson: a chest to hold ammunition


ammunition chest: a chest to hold ammunition


caisson: a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition


cake: a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)


bar: a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)


calabash: a pipe for smoking; has a curved stem and a large bowl made from a calabash gourd


calabash pipe: a pipe for smoking; has a curved stem and a large bowl made from a calabash gourd


calamine lotion: a lotion consisting of a liquid preparation containing calamine; used to treat itching or mild skin irritations


calash: the folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage


caleche: the folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage


calash top: the folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage


calash: a woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century


caleche: a woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century


calceus: a shoe covering the ankle; worn by ancient Romans


calcimine: a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings


calcium blocker: any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine


calcium-channel blocker: any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine


calculator: a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations


calculating machine: a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations


caldron: a very large pot that is used for boiling


cauldron: a very large pot that is used for boiling


Caledonian Canal: a canal in northern Scotland that links North Sea with the Atlantic Ocean; runs diagonally between Moray Firth at the northeastern end and Loch Linnhe at the southwestern end; now little used


calender: a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers


calico: coarse cloth with a bright print


caliper: an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)


calliper: an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)


calk: a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping


calkin: a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping


call-board: a bulletin board backstage in a theater


call center: a center equipped to handle a large volume of telephone calls (especially for taking orders or serving customers)


call centre: a center equipped to handle a large volume of telephone calls (especially for taking orders or serving customers)


caller ID: a small display that will show you the telephone number of the party calling you


calliope: a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard


steam organ: a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard


Caloosahatchee Canal: a canal that connects Lake Okeechobee with the Caloosahatchee River in southern Florida to form part of the Cross-Florida Waterway


calorimeter: a measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat


calpac: a high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus


calpack: a high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus


kalpac: a high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus


calumet: a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)


peace pipe: a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)


pipe of peace: a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)


Calvary cross: a Latin cross set on three steps


cross of Calvary: a Latin cross set on three steps


cam: a rotating disk shaped to convert circular into linear motion


camail: a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck


aventail: a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck


ventail: a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck


camber arch: an arch with a straight horizontal extrados and a slightly arched intrados


cambric: a finely woven white linen


Cambridge University: a university in England


Cambridge: a university in England


camcorder: a portable television camera and videocassette recorder


camel's hair: a soft tan cloth made with the hair of a camel


camelhair: a soft tan cloth made with the hair of a camel


cameo: engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)


camera: equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)


photographic camera: equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)


camera lens: a lens that focuses the image in a camera


optical lens: a lens that focuses the image in a camera


camera lucida: an optical device consisting of an attachment that enables an observer to view simultaneously the image and a drawing surface for sketching it


camera obscura: a darkened enclosure in which images of outside objects are projected through a small aperture or lens onto a facing surface


camera tripod: a tripod used to support a camera


camise: a loose shirt or tunic; originally worn in the Middle Ages


camisole: a short negligee


camisole: a short sleeveless undergarment for women


underbodice: a short sleeveless undergarment for women


camlet: a fabric of Asian origin; originally made of silk and camel's hair


camlet: a garment made of camlet fabric


camouflage: device or stratagem for concealment or deceit


camouflage: fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background


camo: fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background


camp: temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers


encampment: temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers


cantonment: temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers


bivouac: temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers


camp: temporary lodgings in the country for travelers or vacationers


camp: a penal institution (often for forced labor)


camp: a site where care and activities are provided for children during the summer months


summer camp: a site where care and activities are provided for children during the summer months


camp: shelter for persons displaced by war or political oppression or for religious beliefs


refugee camp: shelter for persons displaced by war or political oppression or for religious beliefs


campaign hat: a broad-brimmed felt hat with a high crown; formerly worn by the United States Army and Marine personnel


campanile: a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building


belfry: a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building


camp chair: a light folding chair


camper: a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling


camping bus: a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling


motor home: a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling


camper trailer: a trailer equipped for occupancy (especially for holiday trips)


camphor ice: a cerate made of camphor and wax and spermaceti and castor oil


campstool: a folding stool


camshaft: has cams attached to it


can: airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.


tin: airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.


tin can: airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.


canal: long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation


canal boat: a long boat that carries freight and is narrow enough to be used in canals


narrow boat: a long boat that carries freight and is narrow enough to be used in canals


narrowboat: a long boat that carries freight and is narrow enough to be used in canals


candelabrum: branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights


candelabra: branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights


candid camera: a miniature camera with a fast lens


candle: stick of wax with a wick in the middle


taper: stick of wax with a wick in the middle


wax light: stick of wax with a wick in the middle


candlepin: a bowling pin that is thin by comparison with a tenpin


candlesnuffer: an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle


candlestick: a holder with sockets for candles


candle holder: a holder with sockets for candles


candlewick: the wick of a candle


candlewick: loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern


candy thermometer: a thermometer used to determine the temperature of candy syrups during cooking


cane: a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment


cane: a stick that people can lean on to help them walk


cangue: an instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty criminals; consists of a heavy wooden collar enclosing the neck and arms


canister: metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour


cannister: metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour


tin: metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour


cannabis: the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect


marijuana: the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect


marihuana: the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect


ganja: the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect


cannery: a factory where food is canned


cannikin: a small can


cannikin: a wooden bucket


cannon: a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels


cannon: heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane


cannon: (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm


cannon: heavy gun fired from a tank


cannonball: a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon


cannon ball: a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon


round shot: a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon


cannon cracker: a large firecracker


cannula: a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication


canoe: small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle


can opener: a device for cutting cans open


tin opener: a device for cutting cans open


canopic jar: a jar used in ancient Egypt to contain entrails of an embalmed body


canopic vase: a jar used in ancient Egypt to contain entrails of an embalmed body


canopy: a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather


canopy: the umbrellalike part of a parachute that fills with air


canopy: the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit


canteen: a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers


canteen: restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat


canteen: a recreation room in an institution


canteen: a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen


mobile canteen: a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen


canteen: sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc.


cant hook: a peavey having a hook instead of a spike; used for handling logs


cantilever: projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only


cantilever bridge: bridge constructed of two cantilevers that meet in the middle


cantle: the back of a saddle seat


Canton crepe: a soft thick crinkled dress crepe; heavier than crepe de Chine


canvas: a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)


canvass: a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)


canvas: the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete


canvass: the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete


canvas: an oil painting on canvas fabric


canvass: an oil painting on canvas fabric


canvas tent: a tent made of canvas fabric


canvas: a tent made of canvas fabric


canvass: a tent made of canvas fabric


cap: a tight-fitting headdress


cap: a top (as for a bottle)


cap: something serving as a cover or protection


capacitor: an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge


capacitance: an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge


condenser: an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge


electrical condenser: an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge