English to English Dictionary

Blood pressure

The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the body's arteries, constituting one of the principal vital signs.

Bloodhound

A large, powerful hound with drooping ears and loose skin, noted for its acute sense of smell and used in tracking.

Bloodline

The line of descent of a person, animal, or family, traced through continuous ancestors.

Bloom

A flower or a state of flowering.

Blossom

A flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a tree or bush, that appears in spring; the state or period of flowering.

Blow

A sudden physical stroke or hard hit delivered with a hand, weapon, or object.

Blunt

(of an object) having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp.

Bluntly

In a direct, outspoken, and uncompromising manner without trying to be polite or evasive.

Board game

A tabletop game that involves counters or pieces moved or placed on a pre-marked surface or 'board', often according to a set of rules.

Boast

To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Boater

A person who navigates or travels in a boat for pleasure or sport.

Bolognese

A meat-based sauce originating from Bologna, typically served with pasta.