amphetamine: a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression


pep pill: a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression


upper: a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression


speed: a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression


amphetamine sulfate: a sulfate derivative of amphetamine that is used as a stimulant for the central nervous system


amphetamine sulphate: a sulfate derivative of amphetamine that is used as a stimulant for the central nervous system


amphibian: an airplane designed to take off and land on water


amphibious aircraft: an airplane designed to take off and land on water


amphibian: a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water


amphibious vehicle: a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water


amphitheater: an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held


amphitheatre: an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held


coliseum: an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held


amphitheater: a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)


amphitheatre: a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)


amphora: an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine


amphotericin: an antibiotic and antifungal agent


ampicillin: semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin)


Principen: semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin)


Polycillin: semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin)


SK-Ampicillin: semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin)


amplifier: electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it


ampulla: a flask that has two handles; used by Romans for wines or oils


amrinone: a drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardium


Inocor: a drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardium


amulet: a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease


talisman: a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease


amusement arcade: an arcade featuring coin-operated game machines


amyl nitrate: a vasodilator that is sometimes used to treat angina pectoris


anachronism: an artifact that belongs to another time


anaglyph: anything carved in low relief


anaglyph: moving or still pictures in contrasting colors that appear three-dimensional when superimposed


analeptic: a medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system


analgesic: a medicine used to relieve pain


anodyne: a medicine used to relieve pain


painkiller: a medicine used to relieve pain


pain pill: a medicine used to relieve pain


analog clock: a clock that displays the time of day by the position of hands on a dial


analog computer: a computer that represents information by variable quantities (e.g., positions or voltages)


analogue computer: a computer that represents information by variable quantities (e.g., positions or voltages)


analog watch: a watch that represents time by the position of hands on a dial


analytical balance: a beam balance of great precision used in quantitative chemical analysis


chemical balance: a beam balance of great precision used in quantitative chemical analysis


analyzer: an instrument that performs analyses


analyser: an instrument that performs analyses


anamorphosis: a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner


anamorphism: a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner


anastigmat: compound lens or lens system designed to be free of astigmatism and able to form approximately point images


anastigmatic lens: a lens designed to correct astigmatism


anchor: a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving


ground tackle: a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving


anchor chain: the chain or rope that attaches an anchor to a vessel


anchor rope: the chain or rope that attaches an anchor to a vessel


anchor light: a light in the rigging of a ship that is riding at anchor


riding light: a light in the rigging of a ship that is riding at anchor


riding lamp: a light in the rigging of a ship that is riding at anchor


AND circuit: a circuit in a computer that fires only when all of its inputs fire


AND gate: a circuit in a computer that fires only when all of its inputs fire


andiron: metal supports for logs in a fireplace


firedog: metal supports for logs in a fireplace


dog: metal supports for logs in a fireplace


dog-iron: metal supports for logs in a fireplace


android: an automaton that resembles a human being


humanoid: an automaton that resembles a human being


mechanical man: an automaton that resembles a human being


anechoic chamber: a chamber having very little reverberation


anemometer: a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind


wind gauge: a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind


wind gage: a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind


aneroid barometer: a barometer that measures pressure without using fluids


aneroid: a barometer that measures pressure without using fluids


anesthetic: a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations


anaesthetic: a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations


anesthetic agent: a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations


anaesthetic agent: a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations


anesthyl: a mixture of methyl and ethyl chloride; sprayed on as a local anesthetic


angiocardiogram: a series of X rays representing the action of the heart and its blood vessels after the injection of a radiopaque substance


angiogenesis inhibitor: a drug that is designed to prevent the growth of blood vessels that nourish tumors


angiogram: an X-ray representation of blood vessels made after the injection of a radiopaque substance


angioscope: a modified microscope used to study capillary vessels


angiotensin: any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels


angiotonin: any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels


Hypertensin: any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels


angiotensin I: a physiologically inactive form of angiotensin that is the precursor to angiotensin II


angiotensin II: a potent vasopressor agent formed from angiotensin I


angiotensin II inhibitor: an agent that retards or restrains the action of angiotensin II


angle bracket: an L-shaped metal bracket


angle iron: an L-shaped metal bracket


angledozer: a bulldozer with an angled moldboard to push earth to one side


Angostura Bridge: a suspension bridge across the Orinoco River at Ciudad Bolivar


animalization: a depiction in the form of an animal


ankle brace: a brace worn to strengthen the ankle


anklet: an ornament worn around the ankle


ankle bracelet: an ornament worn around the ankle


anklet: a sock that reaches just above the ankle


anklets: a sock that reaches just above the ankle


bobbysock: a sock that reaches just above the ankle


bobbysocks: a sock that reaches just above the ankle


anklet: a shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle


ankus: an elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook


annex: an addition that extends a main building


annexe: an addition that extends a main building


extension: an addition that extends a main building


wing: an addition that extends a main building


annulet: a small ring


annulet: molding in the form of a ring; at top of a column


bandelet: molding in the form of a ring; at top of a column


bandelette: molding in the form of a ring; at top of a column


bandlet: molding in the form of a ring; at top of a column


square and rabbet: molding in the form of a ring; at top of a column


annulet: (heraldry) a charge in the shape of a circle


roundel: (heraldry) a charge in the shape of a circle


annunciator: an indicator that announces which electrical circuit has been active (as on a telephone switchboard)


anode: a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device


anode: the negatively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current


answering machine: an electronic device that answers the telephone and records messages


antagonist: a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug


antefix: carved ornament at the eaves of a tile roof concealing the joints between tiles


antenna: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals


aerial: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals


transmitting aerial: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals


anteroom: a large entrance or reception room or area


antechamber: a large entrance or reception room or area


entrance hall: a large entrance or reception room or area


hall: a large entrance or reception room or area


foyer: a large entrance or reception room or area


lobby: a large entrance or reception room or area


vestibule: a large entrance or reception room or area


antiaircraft: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes


antiaircraft gun: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes


flak: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes


flack: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes


pom-pom: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes


ack-ack: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes


ack-ack gun: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes


antiarrhythmic: a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm


antiarrhythmic drug: a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm


antiarrhythmic medication: a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm


antibacterial: any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth


antibacterial drug: any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth


bactericide: any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth


antiballistic missile: a defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles


ABM: a defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles


antibiotic: a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections


antibiotic drug: a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections


anticholinergic: a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine


anticholinergic drug: a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine


anticholinesterase: a medicine that inhibits cholinesterase by combining with it and so has a cholinergic effect


anticoagulant: medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood


anticoagulant medication: medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood


decoagulant: medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood


anticonvulsant: a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)


anticonvulsant drug: a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)


antiepileptic: a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)


antiepileptic drug: a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)


antidepressant: any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects


antidepressant drug: any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects


antidiabetic: a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus


antidiabetic drug: a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus


antidiarrheal: a drug used to control or stop diarrhea


antidiarrheal drug: a drug used to control or stop diarrhea


antidiuretic: a drug that limits the formation of urine


antidiuretic drug: a drug that limits the formation of urine


antidote: a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison


counterpoison: a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison


antiemetic: a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting


antiemetic drug: a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting


antiflatulent: any agent that reduces intestinal gas


antifouling paint: a paint used to protect against the accumulation of barnacles etc. on underwater surfaces


antifungal: any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi


antifungal agent: any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi


fungicide: any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi


antimycotic: any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi


antimycotic agent: any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi


anti-G suit: worn by fliers and astronauts to counteract the forces of gravity and acceleration


G suit: worn by fliers and astronauts to counteract the forces of gravity and acceleration


antihistamine: a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site


antihypertensive: a drug that reduces high blood pressure


antihypertensive drug: a drug that reduces high blood pressure


anti-inflammatory: a medicine intended to reduce inflammation


anti-inflammatory drug: a medicine intended to reduce inflammation


antimacassar: a piece of ornamented cloth that protects the back of a chair from hair oils


antimalarial: a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria


antimalarial drug: a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria


antimetabolite: an antineoplastic drug that inhibits the utilization of a metabolite


antimycin: a crystalline antibiotic active against various fungi


antineoplastic: any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function


antineoplastic drug: any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function


cancer drug: any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function


antineoplastic antibiotic: an antibiotic drug used as an antineoplastic in chemotherapy


antiperspirant: an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration


antiprotozoal: a medicinal drug used to fight diseases (like malaria) that are caused by protozoa


antiprotozoal drug: a medicinal drug used to fight diseases (like malaria) that are caused by protozoa


antipruritic: a substance that relieves or prevents itching


antipyretic: any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever


febrifuge: any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever


antique: any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity


antiquity: an artifact surviving from the past


antiseptic: a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues


antispasmodic: a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)


spasmolytic: a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)


antispasmodic agent: a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)


anti-submarine rocket: a shipboard system to fire rockets at submarines


antisyphilitic: a drug (or other chemical agent) that is effective against syphilis


anti-TNF compound: a class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints


antitussive: any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing


antiviral: any drug that destroys viruses


antiviral agent: any drug that destroys viruses


antiviral drug: any drug that destroys viruses


Antonine Wall: a fortification 37 miles long across the narrowest part of southern Scotland (between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde); built in 140 to mark the frontier of the Roman province of Britain


anvil: a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering


ao dai: the traditional dress of Vietnamese women consisting of a tunic with long sleeves and panels front and back; the tunic is worn over trousers


apadana: the great hall in ancient Persian palaces


apartment: a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house


flat: a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house


apartment building: a building that is divided into apartments


apartment house: a building that is divided into apartments


APC: a drug combination found in some over-the-counter headache remedies (aspirin and phenacetin and caffeine)


aperture: an man-made opening; usually small


aperture: a device that controls amount of light admitted


aphrodisiac: a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire


apiary: a shed containing a number of beehives


bee house: a shed containing a number of beehives


apishamore: a saddle blanket made of buffalo hide


apomorphine: a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative


apparatus: equipment designed to serve a specific function


setup: equipment designed to serve a specific function


apparel: clothing in general


wearing apparel: clothing in general


dress: clothing in general


clothes: clothing in general


appendage: a part that is joined to something larger


appendicle: a small appendage


Appian Way: an ancient Roman road in Italy extending south from Rome to Brindisi; begun in 312 BC


applecart: a handcart from which apples and other fruit are sold in the street


apple of discord: (classical mythology) a golden apple thrown into a banquet of the gods by Eris (goddess of discord--who had not been invited); the apple had `for the fairest' written on it and Hera and Athena and Aphrodite all claimed it; when Paris (prince of Troy) awarded it to Aphrodite it began a chain of events that led to the Trojan War


apple orchard: a grove of apple trees


appliance: durable goods for home or office use


appliance: a device or control that is very useful for a particular job


contraption: a device or control that is very useful for a particular job


contrivance: a device or control that is very useful for a particular job


convenience: a device or control that is very useful for a particular job


gadget: a device or control that is very useful for a particular job


gizmo: a device or control that is very useful for a particular job


gismo: a device or control that is very useful for a particular job


widget: a device or control that is very useful for a particular job


applicator: a device for applying a substance


applier: a device for applying a substance


applique: a decorative design made of one material sewn over another


appointment: (usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)


fitting: (usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)


approach trench: a trench that provides protected passage between the rear and front lines of a defensive position


communication trench: a trench that provides protected passage between the rear and front lines of a defensive position


apron: a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing


apron: a paved surface where aircraft stand while not being used


apron string: (usually used in the plural) a cord used to tie an apron at the waist


apse: a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar


apsis: a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar


aqualung: a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus


Aqua-Lung: a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus


scuba: a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus


aquaplane: a board that is pulled by a speedboat as a person stands on it and skims over the top of the water


aquarium: a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals


fish tank: a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals


marine museum: a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals


aquatint: an etching made by a process that makes it resemble a water color


aqueduct: a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley


arabesque: an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design


araroba: a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases


Goa powder: a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases


chrysarobin: a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases


arbor: a framework that supports climbing plants


arbour: a framework that supports climbing plants


bower: a framework that supports climbing plants


pergola: a framework that supports climbing plants


arboretum: a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition


botanical garden: a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition


arcade: a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns


colonnade: a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns


arcade: a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side


arch: (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it


arch: a passageway under a curved masonry construction


archway: a passageway under a curved masonry construction


architectural ornament: (architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearance


architecture: an architectural product or work


architrave: the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns


architrave: the molding around a door or window


archive: a depository containing historical records and documents


arch support: a support for the arch of the foot


arc lamp: a lamp that produces light when electric current flows across the gap between two electrodes


arc light: a lamp that produces light when electric current flows across the gap between two electrodes


arctic: a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow


galosh: a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow


golosh: a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow


rubber: a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow


gumshoe: a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow


area: a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function


areaway: a passageway between buildings or giving access to a basement


arena: a playing field where sports events take place


scene of action: a playing field where sports events take place


arena theater: a theater arranged with seats around at least three sides of the stage


theater in the round: a theater arranged with seats around at least three sides of the stage


argyle: a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)


argyll: a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)


argyle: a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland


argyll: a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland


argyll: a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm


argyle: a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm


ark: a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood


Ark: (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments


Ark of the Covenant: (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments


arm: the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person


arm: any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm


branch: any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm


limb: any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm


armament: weaponry used by military or naval force


armature: coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field


armband: a band worn around the upper arm


armchair: chair with a support on each side for arms


armet: a medieval helmet with a visor and a neck guard


arm guard: a pad worn by football players and hockey goalkeepers


arm pad: a pad worn by football players and hockey goalkeepers


armhole: a hole through which you put your arm and where a sleeve can be attached


armilla: (archeology) a bracelet worn around the wrist or arm


armillary sphere: a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars


armilla: a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars


armlet: a band worn around the arm for decoration


arm band: a band worn around the arm for decoration


armoire: a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weapons


armor: protective covering made of metal and used in combat


armour: protective covering made of metal and used in combat


armored car: a military combat vehicle on wheels with light armor (and usually a machine gun)


armoured car: a military combat vehicle on wheels with light armor (and usually a machine gun)


armored car: an armor-plated truck with strong doors and locks used to transport money or valuables


armoured car: an armor-plated truck with strong doors and locks used to transport money or valuables


armored personnel carrier: (military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with caterpillar treads) that is used to transport infantry


armoured personnel carrier: (military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with caterpillar treads) that is used to transport infantry


APC: (military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with caterpillar treads) that is used to transport infantry


armored vehicle: a vehicle that is protected by armor plate


armoured vehicle: a vehicle that is protected by armor plate


armor plate: specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire


armour plate: specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire


armor plating: specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire


plate armor: specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire


plate armour: specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire


armory: a place where arms are manufactured


armoury: a place where arms are manufactured


arsenal: a place where arms are manufactured


armrest: a support for the arm


army base: a large base of operations for an army


Army High Performance Computing Research Center: a United States defense laboratory to conduct research in high-performance computing for defense technology applications; a partnership of government and university and industry


AHPCRC: a United States defense laboratory to conduct research in high-performance computing for defense technology applications; a partnership of government and university and industry


arnica: an ointment used in treating bruises


arquebus: an obsolete firearm with a long barrel


harquebus: an obsolete firearm with a long barrel


hackbut: an obsolete firearm with a long barrel


hagbut: an obsolete firearm with a long barrel


array: an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics


array: especially fine or decorative clothing


raiment: especially fine or decorative clothing


regalia: especially fine or decorative clothing


arrester: a restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier


arrester hook: a restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier


arrival gate: gate where passengers disembark


arrow: a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow


arrowhead: the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow


arsenal: a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms


armory: a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms


armoury: a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms


arsenal: all the weapons and equipment that a country has


armory: all the weapons and equipment that a country has


armoury: all the weapons and equipment that a country has


art: the products of human creativity; works of art collectively


fine art: the products of human creativity; works of art collectively


Artemision at Ephesus: the large temple of the Greek goddess Artemis which was begun at Ephesus in 541 BC and completed 220 years later; the temple was destroyed by the Goths in 262


arterial road: a major or main route


arteriogram: an X ray of an artery filled with a contrast medium


artery: a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic


artesian well: a well drilled through impermeable strata into strata that receive water from a higher altitude so there is pressure to force the water to flow upward


arthrogram: an X ray of a joint after the injection of a contrast medium


arthroscope: a type of endoscope that is inserted into a joint for visual examination


article of commerce: an article that is offered for sale


articulated ladder: a ladder consisting of segments (usually four) that are held together by joints that can lock in place


artificial flower: a handmade imitation of a blossom


artificial heart: a pump that replaces the natural heart


artificial horizon: a navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot


gyro horizon: a navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot


flight indicator: a navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot


artificial joint: a metal or plastic part that is surgically implanted to replace a natural joint (possibly elbow or wrist but usually hip or knee)


artificial kidney: a machine that uses dialysis to remove impurities and waste products from the bloodstream before returning the blood to the patient's body


hemodialyzer: a machine that uses dialysis to remove impurities and waste products from the bloodstream before returning the blood to the patient's body


artificial skin: a synthetic covering with two layers used experimentally to treat burn victims


artillery: large but transportable armament


heavy weapon: large but transportable armament


gun: large but transportable armament


ordnance: large but transportable armament


artillery shell: a shell fired by artillery


artist's loft: a factory loft that has been converted into an artist's workroom and living area


artist's workroom: a studio especially for an artist or designer


atelier: a studio especially for an artist or designer


art school: a school specializing in art


ascot: a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin


ashcan: a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected


trash can: a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected


garbage can: a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected


wastebin: a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected


ash bin: a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected


ash-bin: a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected


ashbin: a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected


dustbin: a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected


trash barrel: a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected


trash bin: a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected


Ash Can: early 20th-century United States painting; portrays realistic and sordid scenes of city life


Ashcan school: early 20th-century United States painting; portrays realistic and sordid scenes of city life


ashlar: a rectangular block of hewn stone used for building purposes


ash-pan: a receptacle fitted beneath the grate in which ashes collect and are removed


ashtray: a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes


asparaginase: antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia


Elspar: antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia


asparagus bed: a bed in which asparagus is growing


aspergill: a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water


aspersorium: a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water


aspersorium: the basin or other vessel that holds holy water in Roman Catholic Churches


aspirator: a pump that draws air or another gas through a liquid


aspirin: the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets


acetylsalicylic acid: the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets


Bayer: the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets


Empirin: the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets


St. Joseph: the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets


aspirin powder: a powdered form of aspirin


headache powder: a powdered form of aspirin


assault gun: an armored vehicle with the chassis of a tank (but no turret) and a large gun; used as an antitank weapon and to support infantry


assault rifle: any of the automatic rifles or semiautomatic rifles with large magazines designed for military use


assault gun: any of the automatic rifles or semiautomatic rifles with large magazines designed for military use


assegai: the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa


assagai: the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa


assembly: a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit


assembly: a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together


assembly hall: a hall where many people can congregate


assembly plant: a factory where manufactured parts are assembled into a finished product


astatic coils: an arrangement of coils used in sensitive electrical instruments; the coils are arranged to give zero resultant external magnetic field when a current passes through them and to have zero electromotive force induced in them by an external magnetic field


astatic galvanometer: has a moving magnet and astatic coils arranged to cancel the effect of the Earth's magnetic field


astringent: a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals


astringent drug: a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals


styptic: a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals


astrodome: a transparent dome on top of an airplane where the navigator can make celestial observations


astrolabe: an early form of sextant


astronomical telescope: any telescope designed to collect and record electromagnetic radiation from cosmic sources


astronomy satellite: a satellite equipped with a telescope to observe infrared radiation


Aswan High Dam: one of the world's largest dams on the Nile River in southern Egypt


High Dam: one of the world's largest dams on the Nile River in southern Egypt


atenolol: an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)


Tenormin: an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)


athanor: a furnace that feeds itself so as to maintain a uniform temperature; used by alchemists


athenaeum: a place where reading materials are available


atheneum: a place where reading materials are available


athletic facility: a facility for athletic events


athletic sock: a sock worn for athletic events


sweat sock: a sock worn for athletic events


varsity sock: a sock worn for athletic events


athletic supporter: a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise


supporter: a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise


suspensor: a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise


jockstrap: a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise


jock: a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise


atlas: a figure of a man used as a supporting column


telamon: a figure of a man used as a supporting column


atmometer: an instrument that measures rate of evaporation of water


evaporometer: an instrument that measures rate of evaporation of water


atom bomb: a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239)


atomic bomb: a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239)


A-bomb: a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239)


fission bomb: a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239)


plutonium bomb: a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239)


atomic clock: a timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules


atomic cocktail: an oral dose of radioactive substance used in treatment and diagnosis of cancer


atomic pile: a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy


atomic reactor: a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy


pile: a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy


chain reactor: a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy


atomic warhead: the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb


nuclear warhead: the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb


thermonuclear warhead: the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb


nuke: the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb


atomizer: a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist


atomiser: a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist


spray: a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist


sprayer: a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist


nebulizer: a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist


nebuliser: a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist


atorvastatin: an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given


Lipitor: an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given


atrium: the central area in a building; open to the sky


atropine: a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides


attache case: a shallow and rectangular briefcase


attache: a shallow and rectangular briefcase


attachment: a supplementary part or accessory


attachment: a connection that fastens things together


bond: a connection that fastens things together


attack submarine: a military submarine designed and armed to attack enemy shipping


attenuator: an electrical device for attenuating the strength of an electrical signal


attic: (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof


attic fan: a fan that blows heated air out of the attic of a building


attire: clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion


garb: clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion


dress: clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion


auction block: a platform from which an auctioneer sells


block: a platform from which an auctioneer sells


audio: the sound elements of television


audio amplifier: an amplifier that increases the amplitude of reproduced sound


audiocassette: a cassette for audiotape


audio CD: compact discs used to reproduce sound (voice and music)


audio compact disc: compact discs used to reproduce sound (voice and music)


audiogram: a graphical representation of a person's auditory sensitivity to sound


audiometer: an instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing


sonometer: an instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing


audio system: a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound


sound system: a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound


audiotape: magnetic tape for use in recording sound


audiotape: a tape recording of sound


audiovisual: materials using sight or sound to present information


audiovisual aid: materials using sight or sound to present information


auditorium: the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits


Augean stables: (Greek mythology) the extremely dirty stables that were finally cleaned by Hercules who diverted two rivers through them


auger: hand tool for boring holes


gimlet: hand tool for boring holes


screw auger: hand tool for boring holes


wimble: hand tool for boring holes


Auschwitz: a Nazi concentration camp for Jews in southwestern Poland during World War II


auto accessory: an accessory for an automobile


autobahn: an expressway in a German-speaking country


autoclave: a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments


sterilizer: a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments


steriliser: a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments


autofocus: an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically


autogiro: an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller


autogyro: an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller


gyroplane: an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller


autograph album: an album for autographs


autoinjector: a hypodermic syringe to use in injecting yourself with a liquid


autoloader: a firearm that reloads itself


self-loader: a firearm that reloads itself


automat: a cafeteria where food is served from machines


automat: a vending machine from which you can get food


automatic choke: a choke that automatically controls the flow of air to the carburetor


automatic firearm: a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is released


automatic gun: a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is released


automatic weapon: a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is released


automatic pistol: a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released


automatic: a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released


automatic rifle: light machine gun


automatic: light machine gun


machine rifle: light machine gun


automatic transmission: a transmission that automatically changes the gears according to the speed of the car


automatic drive: a transmission that automatically changes the gears according to the speed of the car


automation: equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation


automaton: a mechanism that can move automatically


robot: a mechanism that can move automatically


golem: a mechanism that can move automatically


automobile engine: the engine that propels an automobile


automobile factory: a factory where automobiles are manufactured


auto factory: a factory where automobiles are manufactured


car factory: a factory where automobiles are manufactured


automobile horn: a device on an automobile for making a warning noise


car horn: a device on an automobile for making a warning noise


motor horn: a device on an automobile for making a warning noise


horn: a device on an automobile for making a warning noise


hooter: a device on an automobile for making a warning noise


auto part: a component of an automobile


car part: a component of an automobile


autopilot: a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course


automatic pilot: a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course


robot pilot: a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course


autoradiograph: a radiogram produced by radiation emitted by the specimen being photographed


autostrada: an expressway in an Italian-speaking country


auxiliary airfield: an airfield that functions in a subsidiary capacity


auxiliary boiler: (nautical) an extra boiler (as a ship's boiler that is used while the ship is in port)


donkey boiler: (nautical) an extra boiler (as a ship's boiler that is used while the ship is in port)


auxiliary engine: (nautical) a small engine (as one used on board ships to operate a windlass)


donkey engine: (nautical) a small engine (as one used on board ships to operate a windlass)


auxiliary pump: a supplementary pump available if needed


donkey pump: a supplementary pump available if needed


auxiliary research submarine: a submarine for research purposes


auxiliary storage: a data storage device that is not the main memory of a computer


external storage: a data storage device that is not the main memory of a computer


secondary storage: a data storage device that is not the main memory of a computer


avenue: a wide street or thoroughfare


boulevard: a wide street or thoroughfare


aviary: a building where birds are kept


bird sanctuary: a building where birds are kept


volary: a building where birds are kept


awl: a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes


awning: a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun


sunshade: a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun


sunblind: a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun


ax: an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle


axe: an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle


ax handle: the handle of an ax


axe handle: the handle of an ax


ax head: the cutting head of an ax


axe head: the cutting head of an ax


axis: the center around which something rotates


axis of rotation: the center around which something rotates


axle: a shaft on which a wheel rotates


axle bar: an iron bar that serves as an axletree


axletree: a dead axle on a carriage or wagon that has terminal spindles on which the wheels revolve


azathioprine: an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ


Imuran: an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ


zidovudine: an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow


Retrovir: an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow


ZDV: an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow


AZT: an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow


azithromycin: a systemic antibacterial medicine (trade name Zithromax) that is prescribed to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body


Zithromax: a systemic antibacterial medicine (trade name Zithromax) that is prescribed to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body


aztreonam: an antibiotic (trade name Azactam) used against severe infections; has minimal side effects


Azactam: an antibiotic (trade name Azactam) used against severe infections; has minimal side effects


B-52: United States military aircraft; B- stands for bomber


babushka: a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women


baby bed: a small bed for babies; enclosed by sides to prevent the baby from falling


baby's bed: a small bed for babies; enclosed by sides to prevent the baby from falling


baby buggy: a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around


baby carriage: a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around


carriage: a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around


perambulator: a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around


pram: a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around


stroller: a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around


go-cart: a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around


pushchair: a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around


pusher: a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around


baby grand: a small grand piano


baby grand piano: a small grand piano


parlor grand: a small grand piano


parlor grand piano: a small grand piano


parlour grand: a small grand piano


parlour grand piano: a small grand piano


baby oil: an ointment for babies


baby powder: powder used to prevent a baby's diaper from chafing


baby shoe: a shoe designed to be worn by infants


bacitracin: a polypeptide antibiotic of known chemical structure effective against several types of Gram-positive organisms; usually applied locally


back: a support that you can lean against while sitting


backrest: a support that you can lean against while sitting


back: the part of a garment that covers the back of your body


backband: a broad band that passes over the back of a horse and supports the shafts of a vehicle


backbench: any of the seats occupied by backbenchers in the House of Commons


backboard: a board used to support the back of someone or something


backboard: a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball


basketball backboard: a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball


backbone: the part of a network that connects other networks together


back brace: a brace worn to support the back


back door: an entrance at the rear of a building


backdoor: an entrance at the rear of a building


back entrance: an entrance at the rear of a building


backdrop: scenery hung at back of stage


background: scenery hung at back of stage


backcloth: scenery hung at back of stage


backgammon board: the board on which backgammon is played


background: (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear


desktop: (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear


screen background: (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear


backhoe: an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth


backing: something forming a back that is added for strengthening


mount: something forming a back that is added for strengthening


backlighting: lighting from behind


backpack: a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder


back pack: a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder


knapsack: a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder


packsack: a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder


rucksack: a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder


haversack: a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder


backpacking tent: a tent that can be carried in a backpack


pack tent: a tent that can be carried in a backpack


backplate: plate armor protecting the back; worn as part of a cuirass


back porch: a porch for the back door


back room: a room located in the rear of an establishment; usually accessible only to privileged groups


backroom: the meeting place of a group of leaders who make their decisions via private negotiations


backsaw: a handsaw that is stiffened by metal reinforcement along the upper edge


back saw: a handsaw that is stiffened by metal reinforcement along the upper edge


backscratcher: a long-handled scratcher for scratching your back


backseat: a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile)


backspace key: the typewriter key used for back spacing


backspace: the typewriter key used for back spacing


backspacer: the typewriter key used for back spacing


backstairs: a second staircase at the rear of a building


backstay: a stay that supports the back of something


backstitch: an overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one


backstop: (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field


backsword: a sword with only one cutting edge


backup: (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device


computer backup: (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device


backup system: a computer system for making backups


backyard: the grounds in back of a house


bacteria bed: layer of sand or gravel used to expose sewage effluent to air and the action of microorganisms


badminton court: the court on which badminton is played


badminton equipment: equipment for playing the game of badminton


badminton racket: a light long-handled racket used by badminton players


badminton racquet: a light long-handled racket used by badminton players


battledore: a light long-handled racket used by badminton players


baffle: a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy


baffle board: a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy


bag: a flexible container with a single opening


bag: a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes


traveling bag: a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes


travelling bag: a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes


grip: a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes


suitcase: a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes


bag: a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)


handbag: a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)


pocketbook: a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)


purse: a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)


bagatelle: something of little value or significance


fluff: something of little value or significance


frippery: something of little value or significance


frivolity: something of little value or significance


baggage: cases used to carry belongings when traveling


luggage: cases used to carry belongings when traveling


baggage: the portable equipment and supplies of an army


baggage car: a railway car where passengers' bags are carried


luggage van: a railway car where passengers' bags are carried


baggage claim: an area in an airport where arriving passengers can collect the luggage that has been carried in the hold of the aircraft


bagger: a machine for putting objects or substances into bags


bagpipe: a tubular wind instrument; the player blows air into a bag and squeezes it out through the drone


bailey: the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle


bailey: the outer courtyard of a castle


Bailey bridge: a temporary bridge designed for rapid construction


bain-marie: a large pan that is filled with hot water; smaller pans containing food can be set in the larger pan to keep food warm or to cook food slowly


bait: something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed


decoy: something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed


lure: something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed


baize: a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables


bakery: a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold


bakeshop: a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold


bakehouse: a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold


balaclava: a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face


balaclava helmet: a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face


balalaika: a stringed instrument that has a triangular body and three strings


balance: a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity


balance beam: a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts


beam: a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts


balance wheel: a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat


balance: a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat


balbriggan: a cotton knit fabric used for underwear


balcony: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet


balcony: an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium


baldachin: ornamented canopy supported by columns or suspended from a roof or projected from a wall (as over an altar)


baldric: a wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip


baldrick: a wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip


bale: a large bundle bound for storage or transport


baling wire: wire used to make bales


ball: round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games


ball: a spherical object used as a plaything


ball and chain: heavy iron ball attached to a prisoner by a chain


ball-and-socket joint: a joint that can rotate within a socket


ballast: any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship


ballast: an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps


light ballast: an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps


ballast resistor: a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)


ballast: a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)


barretter: a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)


ball bearing: bearings containing small metal balls


needle bearing: bearings containing small metal balls


roller bearing: bearings containing small metal balls


ball cartridge: a general purpose cartridge having a primer and a ball and a full charge of powder


ballcock: floating ball that controls level in a water tank


ball cock: floating ball that controls level in a water tank


balldress: a suit or dress for formal occasions


ballet skirt: very short skirt worn by ballerinas


tutu: very short skirt worn by ballerinas


ball field: the baseball playing field


baseball field: the baseball playing field


diamond: the baseball playing field


ball gown: the most formal gown; worn to a ball


ballistic galvanometer: a moving-coil galvanometer that measures electric charge


ballistic missile: a missile that is guided in the first part of its flight but falls freely as it approaches target


ballistic pendulum: a physical pendulum consisting of a large mass suspended from a rod; when it is struck by a projectile its displacement is used to measure the projectile's velocity


ballistocardiograph: a medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles


cardiograph: a medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles


balloon: large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air


balloon: small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck


balloon bomb: a bomb carried by a balloon


Fugo: a bomb carried by a balloon


balloon sail: any light loose sail


ballot box: a box where voters deposit their ballots


ballpark: a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)


park: a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)


ball-peen hammer: a hammer with one round and one flat end; used in working metal


ballpoint: a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper


ballpoint pen: a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper


ballpen: a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper


Biro: a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper


ballroom: large room used mainly for dancing


dance hall: large room used mainly for dancing


dance palace: large room used mainly for dancing


ball valve: any valve that checks flow by the seating of a ball


Balmoral: a brimless dark blue Scottish cap with a flat top and a plume on one side


bluebonnet: a brimless dark blue Scottish cap with a flat top and a plume on one side


balmoral: a sturdy laced walking shoe


balsam: an ointment containing a fragrant resin


balsa raft: a light raft made of balsa


Kon Tiki: a light raft made of balsa


baluster: one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing


banana boat: a ship designed to transport bananas


band: a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)


band: an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material


banding: an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material


stripe: an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material


band: a restraint put around something to hold it together


band: a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)


ring: a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)


band: a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration


band: a driving belt in machinery


bandage: a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body


patch: a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body


Band Aid: trade name for an adhesive bandage to cover small cuts or blisters


bandanna: large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief


bandana: large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief


bandbox: a light cylindrical box for holding light articles of attire (especially hats)


banderilla: a decorated dart that is implanted in the neck or shoulders of the bull during a bull fight


bandoleer: a broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers


bandolier: a broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers


bandoneon: a type of concertina popular in South America


bandsaw: an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels


band saw: an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels


bandstand: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air


outdoor stage: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air


stand: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air


bandwagon: a large ornate wagon for carrying a musical band


bangalore torpedo: a metal pipe filled with explosive, used to detonate land mines or to clear a path through barbed wire


bangle: cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing


bauble: cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing


gaud: cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing


gewgaw: cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing


novelty: cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing


fallal: cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing


trinket: cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing


banjo: a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body


bank: a building in which the business of banking transacted


bank building: a building in which the business of banking transacted


banner: long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising


streamer: long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising


bannister: a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling


banister: a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling


balustrade: a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling


balusters: a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling


handrail: a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling


banquette: an upholstered bench


banyan: a loose fitting jacket; originally worn in India


banian: a loose fitting jacket; originally worn in India


baptismal font: bowl for baptismal water


baptistry: bowl for baptismal water


baptistery: bowl for baptismal water


font: bowl for baptismal water


bar: a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon


bar: an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal


bar: a counter where you can obtain food or drink


bar: (law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried


bar: a heating element in an electric fire


bar: a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises


barb: a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove


barb: the pointed part of barbed wire


barbecue: a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors


barbeque: a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors


barbed wire: strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage


barbwire: strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage


barbell: a bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end; used in weightlifting


barber chair: a large fixed adjustable chair in which barbers seat their customers


barbershop: a shop where men can get their hair cut


barbette: (formerly) a mound of earth inside a fort from which heavy gun can be fired over the parapet


barbette carriage: a gun carriage elevated so that the gun can be fired over the parapet


barbican: a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle)


barbacan: a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle)


bar bit: a bit for horses that is a solid bar of metal


barbital: a barbiturate used as a hypnotic


veronal: a barbiturate used as a hypnotic


barbitone: a barbiturate used as a hypnotic


diethylbarbituric acid: a barbiturate used as a hypnotic


diethylmalonylurea: a barbiturate used as a hypnotic


barbiturate: organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal


bard: an ornamental caparison for a horse


bareboat: a vessel (such as a yacht) that can be chartered without a captain or crew or provisions


barge: a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)


flatboat: a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)


hoy: a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)


lighter: a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)


bargello: needlepoint embroidery stitch that produces zigzag lines


flame stitch: needlepoint embroidery stitch that produces zigzag lines


barge pole: a long pole used to propel or guide a barge


baritone: the second lowest brass wind instrument


baritone horn: the second lowest brass wind instrument


bark: a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts


barque: a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts


bar magnet: a magnet in the form of a bar with magnetic poles at each end


bar mask: a catcher's mask with bars


barn: an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals


barndoor: an opaque adjustable flap on a lamp fixture; used in photography to cut off light from particular areas


barn door: the large sliding door of a barn


barnyard: a yard adjoining a barn


barograph: a recording barometer; automatically records on paper the variations in atmospheric pressure


barometer: an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure


barong: a knife resembling a cleaver; used in the Philippines


barouche: a horse-drawn carriage having four wheels; has an outside seat for the driver and facing inside seats for two couples and a folding top


bar printer: an impact printer that uses a bar to carry the type slugs


barrack: a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel


barrage balloon: an elongated tethered balloon or blimp with cables or net suspended from it to deter enemy planes that are flying low


barrel: a cylindrical container that holds liquids


cask: a cylindrical container that holds liquids


barrel: a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired


gun barrel: a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired


barrelhouse: a cheap drinking and dancing establishment


honky-tonk: a cheap drinking and dancing establishment


barrel knot: a knot used for tying fishing leaders together; the ends of the two leaders are wrapped around each other two or three times


blood knot: a knot used for tying fishing leaders together; the ends of the two leaders are wrapped around each other two or three times


barrel organ: a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs


grind organ: a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs


hand organ: a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs


hurdy gurdy: a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs


hurdy-gurdy: a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs


street organ: a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs


barrel vault: the simplest form of vault; a single continuous arch


barrette: a pin for holding women's hair in place


barricade: a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy


barrier: a structure or object that impedes free movement


barroom: a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter


bar: a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter


saloon: a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter


ginmill: a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter


taproom: a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter


barrow: a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels


garden cart: a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels


lawn cart: a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels


wheelbarrow: a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels


bar soap: soap in the form of a bar


bascule: a structure or device in which one end is counterbalanced by the other (on the principle of the seesaw)


base: a support or foundation


pedestal: a support or foundation


stand: a support or foundation


base: a place that the runner must touch before scoring


bag: a place that the runner must touch before scoring


base: (electronics) the part of a transistor that separates the emitter from the collector


base: installation from which a military force initiates operations


base of operations: installation from which a military force initiates operations


base: a flat bottom on which something is intended to sit


base: the principal ingredient of a mixture


baseball: a ball used in playing baseball


baseball bat: an implement used in baseball by the batter


lumber: an implement used in baseball by the batter


baseball cap: a cap with a bill


jockey cap: a cap with a bill


golf cap: a cap with a bill


baseball card: a trading card with a picture of a baseball player and information about his playing record


baseball diamond: the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate


diamond: the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate


infield: the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate


baseball equipment: equipment used in playing baseball


baseball glove: the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball


glove: the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball


baseball mitt: the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball


mitt: the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball


baseboard: a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor


mopboard: a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor


skirting board: a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor


basement: the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage


cellar: the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage


basement: the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture


basic: (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant


staple: (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant


basic point defense missile system: a shipboard missile system


basilica: a Roman building used for public administration


Roman basilica: a Roman building used for public administration


basilica: an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges


basilisk: ancient brass cannon


basin: a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids


basinet: a medieval steel helmet


basket: a container that is usually woven and has handles


handbasket: a container that is usually woven and has handles


basket: horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball


basketball hoop: horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball


hoop: horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball


basketball: an inflated ball used in playing basketball


basketball court: the court on which basketball is played


basketball equipment: sports equipment used in playing basketball


basket hilt: a hilt with a basket-shaped guard for the hand


basket weave: a cloth woven of two or more threads interlaced to suggest the weave of a basket


bas relief: a sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background; no figures are undercut


low relief: a sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background; no figures are undercut


basso relievo: a sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background; no figures are undercut


basso rilievo: a sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background; no figures are undercut


bass: the member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments


bass clarinet: a large clarinet whose range is an octave below the B-flat clarinet


bass drum: a large drum with two heads; makes a sound of indefinite but very low pitch


gran casa: a large drum with two heads; makes a sound of indefinite but very low pitch


basset horn: a tenor clarinet; pitched in the key of F below the B-flat clarinet


bass fiddle: largest and lowest member of the violin family


bass viol: largest and lowest member of the violin family


bull fiddle: largest and lowest member of the violin family


double bass: largest and lowest member of the violin family


contrabass: largest and lowest member of the violin family


string bass: largest and lowest member of the violin family


bass guitar: the guitar with six strings that has the lowest pitch


bass horn: the lowest brass wind instrument


sousaphone: the lowest brass wind instrument


tuba: the lowest brass wind instrument


bassinet: a basket (usually hooded) used as a baby's bed


bassinet: a perambulator that resembles a bassinet


bassoon: a double-reed instrument; the tenor of the oboe family


bastard: derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin


mongrel: derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin


baste: a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together


basting: a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together


basting stitch: a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together


tacking: a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together


baster: a tube with a rubber bulb used to take up and release melted fat or gravy in order to moisten roasting meat


bastille: a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner)


Bastille: a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution


bastinado: a cudgel used to give someone a beating on the soles of the feet


bastion: projecting part of a rampart or other fortification


bastion: a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle


citadel: a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle


basuco: low-grade cocaine mixed with coca paste and cannabis


bat: a club used for hitting a ball in various games


bath: a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)


bath chair: a wheelchair usually pushed by an attendant, as at a spa


bathhouse: a building containing public baths


bagnio: a building containing public baths


bathhouse: a building containing dressing rooms for bathers


bathing machine: a building containing dressing rooms for bathers


bathing cap: a tight-fitting cap that keeps hair dry while swimming


swimming cap: a tight-fitting cap that keeps hair dry while swimming


bath linen: linens for use in the bathroom


bath mat: a heavy towel or mat to stand on while drying yourself after a bath


bath oil: a scented oil added to your bath water


bathrobe: a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim


bathroom: a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet


bath: a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet


bathroom cleaner: a preparation for cleaning bathrooms


bathroom fixture: any fixture in a bathroom


bath salts: a preparation that softens or scents a bath


bath towel: a large towel; to dry yourself after a bath


bathtub: a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body


bathing tub: a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body


bath: a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body


tub: a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body


bathymeter: an instrument that measures the depth of water


bathometer: an instrument that measures the depth of water


bathyscaphe: navigable deep diving vessel for underwater exploration


bathyscaph: navigable deep diving vessel for underwater exploration


bathyscape: navigable deep diving vessel for underwater exploration


bathysphere: spherical deep diving apparatus (lowered by a cable) for underwater exploration


batik: a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted


batiste: a thin plain-weave cotton or linen fabric; used for shirts or dresses


baton: a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir


wand: a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir


baton: a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race


baton: a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette


baton: a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority


Baton Rouge Bridge: a cantilever bridge across the Mississippi at Baton Rouge


batten: a strip fixed to something to hold it firm


battering ram: a ram used to break down doors of fortified buildings


batter's box: an area on a baseball diamond (on either side of home plate) marked by lines within which the batter must stand when at bat


battery: a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series


electric battery: a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series


battery: a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores


stamp battery: a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores


batting: stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber


batten: stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber


batting cage: a movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice


cage: a movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice


batting glove: a glove worn by batters in baseball to give a firmer grip on the bat


batting helmet: a helmet worn by the batter in baseball


battle-ax: a broadax used as a weapon


battle-axe: a broadax used as a weapon


battle cruiser: a cruiser of maximum speed and firepower


battle dress: a military uniform designed for field service


battle flag: a flag that leads troops into battle


battlement: a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns


crenelation: a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns


crenellation: a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns


battleship: large and heavily armoured warship


battlewagon: large and heavily armoured warship


battle sight: an arrangement of sights that makes possible the rapid aiming of a firearm at short ranges


battlesight: an arrangement of sights that makes possible the rapid aiming of a firearm at short ranges


batwing: one of a pair of swinging doors (as at the entrance to a western saloon)


bay: a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose


bay: a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital


bayonet: a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon


Bayonne Bridge: a steel arch bridge connecting New Jersey and Staten Island at Bayonne, New Jersey


bay rum: an aromatic liquid originally obtained by distilling the leaves of the bayberry tree with rum


bay window: a window that sticks out from the outside wall of a house


bow window: a window that sticks out from the outside wall of a house


bazaar: a shop where a variety of goods are sold


bazar: a shop where a variety of goods are sold


bazaar: a street of small shops (especially in Orient)


bazar: a street of small shops (especially in Orient)


bazooka: a portable rocket launcher used by infantrymen as an antitank weapon


BB: a small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun


BB shot: a small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun


B battery: battery for supplying a constant positive voltage to the plate of a vacuum tube


BB gun: an air gun in which BBs are propelled by compressed air


beach ball: large and light ball; for play at the seaside


beachball: large and light ball; for play at the seaside


beach house: a house built on or near a beach


beach towel: very large towel to dry yourself after swimming


beach wagon: a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat


station wagon: a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat


wagon: a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat


estate car: a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat


beach waggon: a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat


station waggon: a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat


waggon: a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat


beachwear: clothing to be worn at a beach


beacon: a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships


lighthouse: a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships


beacon light: a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships


pharos: a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships


bead: a small ball with a hole through the middle


beading: a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture


bead: a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture


beadwork: a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture


astragal: a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture


beading: ornamentation with beads


beadwork: ornamentation with beads


beading plane: a plane with a concave blade for making moulding with beadwork


beads: several beads threaded together on a string


string of beads: several beads threaded together on a string


beaker: a cup (usually without a handle)


beaker: a flatbottomed jar made of glass or plastic; used for chemistry


beam: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction


beam: the broad side of a ship


beam balance: a balance consisting of a lever with two equal arms and a pan suspended from each arm


beanbag: a small cloth bag filled with dried beans; thrown in games


beanie: a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen


beany: a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen


bear claw: an incised design resembling the claw of a bear; used in Native American pottery


bearing: a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily


bearing rein: a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position


checkrein: a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position


bearing wall: any wall supporting a floor or the roof of a building


bearskin: tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions


busby: tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions


shako: tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions


beater: an implement for beating


beating-reed instrument: a musical instrument that sounds by means of a vibrating reed


reed instrument: a musical instrument that sounds by means of a vibrating reed


reed: a musical instrument that sounds by means of a vibrating reed


beauty spot: a spot that is worn on a lady's face for adornment


beaver: a hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material)


castor: a hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material)


beaver: a movable piece of armor on a medieval helmet used to protect the lower face


beaver board: a light wallboard made of compressed wood pulp


becket: (nautical) a short line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other; used to secure loose items on a ship


Beckman thermometer: a mercury thermometer that measures small differences or changes in temperature


bed: a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep


bed: a plot of ground in which plants are growing


bed: a foundation of earth or rock supporting a road or railroad track


bed: the flat surface of a printing press on which the type form is laid in the last stage of producing a newspaper or magazine or book etc.


bed and breakfast: an overnight boardinghouse with breakfast


bed-and-breakfast: an overnight boardinghouse with breakfast


bedclothes: coverings that are used on a bed


bed clothing: coverings that are used on a bed


bedding: coverings that are used on a bed


bedding material: material used to provide a bed for animals


bedding: material used to provide a bed for animals


litter: material used to provide a bed for animals


Bedford cord: a heavy corded fabric similar to corduroy; used for clothing


bed jacket: a lightweight jacket worn over bedclothes (as when sitting in bed)


Bedlam: pejorative terms for an insane asylum


booby hatch: pejorative terms for an insane asylum


crazy house: pejorative terms for an insane asylum


cuckoo's nest: pejorative terms for an insane asylum


funny farm: pejorative terms for an insane asylum


funny house: pejorative terms for an insane asylum


loony bin: pejorative terms for an insane asylum


madhouse: pejorative terms for an insane asylum


nut house: pejorative terms for an insane asylum


nuthouse: pejorative terms for an insane asylum


sanatorium: pejorative terms for an insane asylum


snake pit: pejorative terms for an insane asylum


bed linen: linen or cotton articles for a bed (as sheets and pillowcases)


bedpan: a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination


bed pillow: a soft pillow for use on a bed


bedpost: any of 4 vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead


bedroll: bedding rolled up for carrying


bedroom: a room used primarily for sleeping


sleeping room: a room used primarily for sleeping


sleeping accommodation: a room used primarily for sleeping


chamber: a room used primarily for sleeping


bedchamber: a room used primarily for sleeping


bedroom furniture: furniture intended for use in a bedroom


bedsitting room: a furnished sitting room with sleeping accommodations (and some plumbing)


bedsitter: a furnished sitting room with sleeping accommodations (and some plumbing)


bedsit: a furnished sitting room with sleeping accommodations (and some plumbing)


bedspread: decorative cover for a bed


bedcover: decorative cover for a bed


bed cover: decorative cover for a bed


bed covering: decorative cover for a bed


counterpane: decorative cover for a bed


spread: decorative cover for a bed


bedspring: (usually plural) one of the springs holding up the mattress of a bed


bedstead: the framework of a bed


bedframe: the framework of a bed


beefcake: a photograph of a muscular man in minimal attire


beehive: a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees


hive: a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees


beehive: any workplace where people are very busy


beeper: an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged


pager: an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged


beer barrel: a barrel that holds beer


beer keg: a barrel that holds beer


beer bottle: a bottle that holds beer


beer can: a can that holds beer


beer garden: tavern with an outdoor area (usually resembling a garden) where beer and other alcoholic drinks are served


beer glass: a relatively large glass for serving beer


beer hall: a hall or barroom featuring beer and (usually) entertainment


beer mat: a drip mat placed under a glass of beer


beer mug: a mug intended for serving beer


stein: a mug intended for serving beer


belaying pin: a wood or metal bar to which a rope can be secured (as on a ship or in mountain climbing)


belfry: a room (often at the top of a tower) where bells are hung


bell: a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck


bell: the flared opening of a tubular device


belladonna: an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally


bell arch: a round arch resting on corbels


bellarmine: a stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century)


longbeard: a stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century)


long-beard: a stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century)


greybeard: a stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century)


bellbottom trousers: trousers with legs that flare; worn by sailors; absurdly wide hems were fashionable in the 1960s


bell-bottoms: trousers with legs that flare; worn by sailors; absurdly wide hems were fashionable in the 1960s


bellbottom pants: trousers with legs that flare; worn by sailors; absurdly wide hems were fashionable in the 1960s


bell cote: a small shelter for bells; has a gable or shed roof


bell cot: a small shelter for bells; has a gable or shed roof


bell deck: a floor under the bells of an open belfry


bell foundry: a foundry where bells are cast


bell gable: an extension of a gable that serves as a bell cote


bell jar: a bell-shaped glass cover used to protect and display delicate objects or to cover scientific apparatus or to contain gases


bell glass: a bell-shaped glass cover used to protect and display delicate objects or to cover scientific apparatus or to contain gases


bellows: a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument


bellpull: a handle or cord that is pulled to ring a doorbell or a servant's bell etc.


bell push: a button that is pushed to ring a bell


bell seat: a seat that has a bell shape (on some 18th century chairs)


balloon seat: a seat that has a bell shape (on some 18th century chairs)


bell tent: a bell-shaped tent


bell tower: a tower that supports or shelters a bell


bellyband: a strap around the belly of a draft animal holding the shafts of a wagon


bellyband: a cloth band that is worn around the waist (as on infants until the navel has healed)


Belmont Park: a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes


Belmont: a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes


Belsen: a Nazi concentration camp for Jews created in northwestern Germany during World War II


belt: a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)


belt: endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys


belt: ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun


belt ammunition: ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun


belted ammunition: ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun


belt buckle: the buckle used to fasten a belt


belting: the material of which belts are made


belvedere: a gazebo sited to command a fine view


beltway: a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center


bypass: a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center


ring road: a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center


ringway: a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center