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buttress |
Verb
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to reinforce with a buttress |
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buttress |
Noun
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a support usually of stone or brick |
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burner |
Noun
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an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse) |
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burner |
Noun
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the heating elements of a stove or range on which pots and pans are placed for cooking |
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ballista |
Noun
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an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges |
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bricole |
Noun
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an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges |
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bema |
Noun
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area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir |
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bureau |
Noun
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furniture with drawers for keeping clothes |
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bureau |
Noun
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an administrative unit of government |
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burster |
Noun
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a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time |
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bursting charge |
Noun
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a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time |
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bishop's throne |
Noun
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a throne that is the official chair of a bishop |
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battery charger |
Noun
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a device for charging or recharging batteries |
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butter churn |
Noun
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a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk |
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breeze block |
Noun
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a light concrete building block made with cinder aggregate |
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breaker |
Noun
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a device that trips like a switch and opens the circuit when overloaded |
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breaker |
Noun
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waves breaking on the shore |
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breaker |
Noun
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a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone |
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buzz saw |
Noun
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a power saw that has a steel disk with cutting teeth on the periphery |
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big top |
Noun
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a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance |
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blazon |
Noun
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the official symbols of a family, state, etc. |
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blazon |
Verb
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to decorate with heraldic arms |
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blazonry |
Noun
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the official symbols of a family, state, etc. |
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baby's dummy |
Noun
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device used for an infant to suck or bite on |
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bottle cork |
Noun
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the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle) |
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bottle screw |
Noun
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a bottle opener that pulls corks |
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baking tray |
Noun
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a cooking utensil consisting of a flat rectangular metal sheet used for baking cookies or biscuits |
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birth control device |
Noun
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an agent or device intended to prevent conception |
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byre |
Noun
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a barn for cows |
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beach chair |
Noun
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a folding chair for use outdoors |
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bull's-eye |
Noun
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a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light |
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burr drill |
Noun
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a high speed drill that dentists use to cut into teeth |
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buffet car |
Noun
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a passenger car where food is served in transit |
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bursting explosive |
Noun
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a high explosive that is used to damage the target that is under attack |
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breaker point |
Noun
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a contact in the distributor |
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boxers |
Noun
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underpants worn by men |
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boxershorts |
Noun
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underpants worn by men |
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bourdon |
Noun
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a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone |
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beach buggy |
Noun
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a recreational vehicle with large tires used on beaches or sand dunes |
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blowup |
Noun
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a photographic print that has been enlarged |
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blowup |
Noun
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an unrestrained expression of emotion |
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blowup |
Noun
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a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction |
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banger |
Noun
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firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing |
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banger |
Noun
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(British informal) pork sausage |
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butt pack |
Noun
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a waist pack worn with the pouch in back |
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bed of flowers |
Noun
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a bed in which flowers are growing |
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blade bit |
Noun
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a drilling bit with cutting edges usually hardened against wear |
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brolly |
Noun
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colloquial terms for an umbrella |
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boom box |
Noun
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a portable stereo |
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burlap bag |
Noun
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a bag made of burlap |