| Book of Changes |
see "I Ching." |
| Book of Common Prayer |
the official book of services and prayers in the Anglican Church. |
| bookplate |
a label indicating ownership that is pasted on the front end paper of a book. |
| book review |
a critical review of a book. [2 definitions] |
| bookseller |
one who sells books as an occupation, esp. the owner of a bookstore. |
| bookshelf |
a shelf, alone or as part of a set, for books. |
| bookstall |
a stall or stand at which books are sold, esp. secondhand. |
| bookstand |
a stand on which a book can be propped open at reading height. [2 definitions] |
| bookstore |
a store in which books are the primary items for sale. |
| book value |
the value of a business, asset, share of stock, or the like, as shown in the financial accounting records. (Cf. market value.) |
| bookworm |
a person much devoted to books and study. [2 definitions] |
| boom1 |
to make a prolonged, deep, resounding noise. [7 definitions] |
| boom2 |
a long horizontal pole that extends and positions the bottom of a sail. [5 definitions] |
| boom box |
a portable stereo radio with built-in speakers, a carrying handle, and usu. a cassette or CD player, capable of producing loud sound. |
| boomerang |
a curved wooden club designed to return to the thrower when hurled, used as a hunting weapon by Australian aborigines. [3 definitions] |
| boon1 |
something beneficial, as a favor or blessing. |
| boon2 |
congenial; jolly. |
| boondocks |
(slang) isolated, rural countryside (usu. prec. by "the"). |
| boondoggle |
unnecessary, wasteful, or impractical work; make-work. [3 definitions] |
| boonies |
(slang) isolated, rural countryside (usu. prec. by "the"). |
| boor |
a rough-mannered or insensitive person. [2 definitions] |