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Covered or wrapped with a bandage, typically to protect a wound or injury.
“The nurse carefully dressed the patient's bandaged knee.”
Marked, decorated, or formed with stripes or bands of color, material, or texture.
“The venomous snake was easily recognized by its brightly colored banded pattern.”
A negotiable payment instrument issued by a bank on behalf of a payer, drawn on the bank's own funds to guarantee payment to the payee.
“The home seller requested payment via bank draft to ensure the funds were fully guaranteed.”
A vertical surface that is completely empty, lacking any decoration, paint, wallpaper, or hanging items.
“She stared at the bare wall, wondering how to decorate her new apartment.”
Not wearing any shoes or stockings.
“She loves to run barefoot along the sandy beach.”
The action of negotiating the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract.
“After some hard bargaining, they agreed on a lower price for the house.”
The act of barring, obstructing, or prohibiting; a legal or physical hindrance or restriction.
“The magistrate issued an official barment to prevent the disputed land from being sold.”
An informal social gathering featuring folk dancing or square dancing, traditionally held in a barn or hall.
“The village community organized a lively barn dance to raise funds for the local charity.”
A building or group of buildings used to house soldiers (usually used in the plural 'barracks').
“The recruits were marched back to the barracks before lights out.”
Plural form of bar: long, rigid pieces of wood, metal, or other material.
“The window was secured with iron bars to prevent break-ins.”
The standard, original, or foundational edition of a product, software, or creative work without any added enhancements, features, or upgrades.
“The base version of the software includes all the essential tools for everyday word processing.”
A wide, round, open container used for holding liquids, washing, or food preparation.
“She filled the basin with warm water to wash her hands.”
A member of a people living in the western Pyrenees, or the unique, non-Indo-European language spoken by them.
“The Basque people have maintained a distinct cultural identity for centuries.”
The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), or an edible tuber widely used in regional cuisines such as Indian, Portuguese, and Middle Eastern cooking.
“The vendor filled the market stall with fresh batata, plantains, and cassava.”
Plural form of batch: a quantity of goods produced at one time, or a number of people or things coming or taken together.
“The bakery prepares fresh batches of bread every morning.”