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A round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid.
“She ate a warm bowl of oatmeal for breakfast.”
A male person with whom someone has a romantic or sexual relationship.
“She is going to the movies with her boyfriend tonight.”
Plural form of boy; male children or young males.
“The boys played soccer in the backyard until it got dark.”
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
“He couldn't help but brag about his promotion to all his friends.”
A temporary state of mental confusion, forgetfulness, or an inability to concentrate, often caused by fatigue, stress, or sensory overload.
“I had a moment of brain fading during the presentation and completely forgot my next point.”
The physical weight, volume, or total quantity of biological tissue comprising the brain.
“Researchers are studying how changes in brain mass correlate with cognitive decline in aging populations.”
An abnormal mass of tissue in which some brain cells grow and multiply uncontrollably, potentially interfering with normal brain function.
“The patient underwent an MRI scan to determine the size and location of the brain tumor.”
Lacking intelligence, common sense, or careful thought; foolish or stupid.
“It was a brainless decision to drive through the flooded road without checking the depth.”
A theoretical average pressure calculated by dividing the brake power of an internal combustion engine by the displacement volume and the number of power strokes per cycle, used as a standard metric to compare engine performance regardless of size.
“Engineers use brake mean effective pressure to compare the efficiency of different engine designs independent of their displacement.”
A prickly scrambling shrub, especially a blackberry or other wild shrub of the rose family.
“The hikers had to push their way through a dense thicket of brambles.”
A yellow alloy of copper and zinc.
“The antique door handle was made of polished brass.”
A staple food produced by baking a dough of flour and water and often additional ingredients.
“She spread butter on a warm slice of freshly baked bread.”
Astonishing or awe-inspiring in quality, scale, or beauty; extremely striking.
“The hikers reached the summit and were rewarded with a breathtaking view of the valley below.”
A particular kind or sort of person or thing; a specific strain or variety of domesticated animal or plant.
“Border collies are an energetic breed of dog.”
To make beer, ale, or similar alcoholic beverages by soaking, boiling, and fermentation.
“They brew their own craft beer in the garage using locally sourced hops.”