Either of two small primates, of the genus Arctocebus, similar to lemurs
answerability
answerability
noun
The state of being answerable.
backwardation
backwardation
noun
(obsolete) In the London Stock Exchange: a fee paid by a seller on settlement day either to the buyer or to a third party who lends stock, when the seller wishes to defer settlement until the next settlement day.
In full normal backwardation: the situation in a futures market where the price for future delivery of a commodity (the forward price) is lower than the price for immediate delivery (the spot price) or nearer delivery, generally arising from a near-term shortage of the commodity.
The situation in a stock market where the offer price for stock is lower than the bid price.
bairnwort
bandwidth
bandwidth
noun
(informal) The capacity, energy or time required.
(networking, informal) The rate of data flow in digital networks typically measured in bits per second; the bitrate.
(of a signal) The width of the smallest frequency band within which the signal can fit.
The width, usually measured in hertz, of a frequency band.
bandwidths
bandwidths
noun
plural of bandwidth
bangwaketsi
bantamweight
bantamweight
noun
(boxing) A weight class in boxing and other sports, intermediate between flyweight and featherweight. In boxing it ranges from 112 to 118 pounds (51 to 54 kg).
A boxer or other competitor of this weight.
bantamweights
bantamweights
noun
plural of bantamweight
baptistown
baroswitch
baroswitch
noun
Any form of switch that is activated barometrically (by a change in pressure)
barrowist
barrowist
Noun
A follower of (c. 1550–1593), English Puritan and separatist.
bartholomewtide
basketweaving
basketweaving
noun
(figurative) Any useless, unproductive, or lightweight activity.
The act of weaving baskets, as for example from grasses, wicker, or rope.
bassenthwaite
batfowling
batfowling
noun
A method of catching birds at night, by holding a torch or other light, and beating the bush or perch where they roost so that the birds fly towards the light.
batswing
batswing
noun
(historical) A kind of gas burner with a slit at the top that causes the flame to take the shape of a bat's wing.
battlewise
batwing
batwing
noun
(often attributive) An exercise or posture on the stomach wherein a dumbbell row or lateral raise is performed.
A long sleeve with a deep armhole, tapering toward the wrist.
An area of flabby fat under a person's arms.
One of a pair of swinging doors which typically do not lock nor cover the full vertical range of the doorway (leaving a large gap at the top and bottom), common especially in saloons.
Several South or Southeast Asian species of tailless dark swallowtail butterflies in the genus Atrophaneura.
The wing of a bat, or its shape.
verb
(transitive, intransitive, Internet slang) To kill or murder; to cause the untimely demise of someone.
bawdiest
bawdiest
adj
superlative form of bawdy: most bawdy
bawsint
bawtie
bawtie
noun
Alternative form of bawty
bawties
bawties
noun
plural of bawtie
plural of bawty
beckwith
beckwith
Proper noun
of origin.
belowstairs
belowstairs
adv
Alternative form of below stairs.
beltwise
beltwise
adv
In the manner of a belt, looped around something.
berkowitz
bestowing
bestowing
verb
present participle of bestow
bestrewing
bestrewing
verb
present participle of bestrew
bestrowing
bestrowing
verb
present participle of bestrow
beswitch
bethwine
betweenbrain
betweenbrain
noun
Alternative form of 'tweenbrain
betweenity
betweenity
noun
An object or area located between two things.
The state of being between two things.
betweenmaid
betweentimes
betweentimes
adv
In an interim period; meanwhile.
betweenwhiles
betweenwhiles
adv
from time to time; now and again
betwine
betwine
verb
(transitive) To twine together; entwine.
betwit
betwixen
betwixen
prep
(obsolete) Betwixt; between.
betwixt
betwixt
prep
(literary or archaic) Between.
bewailment
bewailment
noun
The act of bewailing.
bewaitered
bewhistle
bewhite
bewhiten
bewilderment
bewilderment
noun
A confusing or perplexing situation.
The state of being bewildered.
bewilderments
bewilderments
noun
plural of bewilderment
bewinter
bewinter
verb
(transitive) To make like winter.
bewit
bewit
noun
A double slip of leather by which bells are fastened to a hawk's legs.
verb
(transitive) To bequeath.
(transitive) To endue or impart wit (to); instruct.
bewitch
bewitch
verb
(transitive) To astonish, amaze.
(transitive) To cast a spell upon.
(transitive) To fascinate or charm.
bewitched
bewitched
adj
(Of a person) entranced, charmed, fascinated, as though subject to a magical influence.
Under a spell; subject to an act of witchcraft.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of bewitch
bewitchedness
bewitchedness
noun
The state or quality of being bewitched.
bewitcher
bewitcher
noun
One who bewitches; an enchanter.
bewitcheries
bewitcheries
noun
plural of bewitchery
bewitchery
bewitchery
noun
The power of bewitching or fascinating; charm.
bewitches
bewitches
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bewitch
bewitchful
bewitchful
adj
Bewitching; alluring; fascinating; amazing.
bewitching
bewitching
adj
Enchanting.
noun
The act by which somebody is bewitched; a curse or enchantment.
bewitchingly
bewitchingly
adv
In a bewitching manner
bewitchingness
bewitchingness
noun
The state or quality of being bewitching.
bewitchment
bewitchment
noun
The characteristic of being bewitched.
bewitchments
bewitchments
noun
plural of bewitchment
bewith
bewith
noun
(UK dialectal, chiefly Scotland) A makeshift; substitute.
bewrite
bewrite
verb
(transitive) To write about; describe.
(transitive) To write to.
(transitive) To write; write from; copy.
bilewhit
bilgewater
bilgewater
noun
(nautical) Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.
(slang) Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.
bilgewaters
bilgewaters
noun
plural of bilgewater
billetwood
billowiest
billowiest
adj
superlative form of billowy: most billowy
bindwith
birdwatch
birdwatch
noun
A session of observing and identifying birds.
verb
(intransitive) To take part in birdwatching; to observe and identify birds.
birdwatched
birdwatched
verb
simple past tense and past participle of birdwatch
birdwatches
birdwatches
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of birdwatch
birdwatching
birdwatching
noun
(slang) The hobby of watching rocket launches.
Observing or identifying wild birds in their natural environment.
birdwitted
birthwort
birthwort
noun
Any plant species of the genus Aristolochia.
Birthroot, Trillium erectum
birtwhistle
bitewing
bitewing
noun
(dentistry) A radiograph taken to visualize the crowns of the posterior teeth and the height of the alveolar bone in relation to the cementoenamel junctions, commonly used to examine for interdental caries and recurrent caries under existing restorations.
bitewings
bitewings
noun
plural of bitewing
bittersweet
bittersweet
adj
Both bitter and sweet.
Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.
Of bittersweet color.
The break-up was very bittersweet; they both hurt to end it, but were glad it was over.
noun
(US) A vine, of the genus Celastrus, having small orange fruit that open to reveal red seeds.
A pinkish-orange color. Any color in between scarlet and orange.
A variety of apple with a bittersweet taste.
Any variety of clam in the family Glycymerididae
Bittersweetness.
Solanum dulcamara.
bittersweetly
bittersweetly
adv
In a bittersweet manner.
bittersweetness
bittersweetness
noun
The state or condition of being bittersweet.
bittersweets
bittersweets
noun
plural of bittersweet
bitterweed
bitterweed
noun
Any plant in the genus Ambrosia, especially Ambrosia artemisiifolia (common ragweed).