English to English Dictionary

Biotechnology

The exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.

Bird of prey

A bird of prey, such as an eagle, hawk, falcon, or owl, that hunts and feeds on other animals.

Birthday-bash

A large, lively, and celebratory party held to mark someone's birthday.

Bishop

A senior member of the Christian clergy, typically in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.

Bistate

Involving or relating to two distinct states, particularly in a political, geographic, or administrative context.

Bistro

A small, modest European-style restaurant, typically serving moderately priced simple meals and drinks.

Bizarre

Strikingly out of the ordinary; strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance.

Black hole

A region of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape.

Black ice

A thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on a road or other paved surface, making it dangerously slick.

Blackbird

A common Eurasian thrush (Turdus merula) in which the male is typically black with a yellow bill and the female is dark brown.

Blacksmith

A person who forges and shapes iron and other metals with a hammer and anvil.

Blame

Responsibility for a fault or wrong.