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| beginning |
(sometimes pl.) the first part or origin of a thing or process; start. [1/2 definitions] |
| bezel |
in jewelry, the part to which gems are attached, or any facet of the cut gem above this part. [1/2 definitions] |
| bilk |
to frustrate or thwart. [1/3 definitions] |
| bit2 |
a small role in a film or play; bit part. [1/4 definitions] |
| bite |
to cause to sting or smart. [1/19 definitions] |
| bosom |
the seat of thought, affection, or emotion; heart. [1/7 definitions] |
| brag |
one who boasts; braggart. [1/5 definitions] |
| braggadocio |
one who boasts; braggart. [1/3 definitions] |
| break out |
of a war or other violent conflict, to erupt; start. [1/5 definitions] |
| bronze |
an object made of bronze, esp. a medal or work of art. [1/4 definitions] |
| bulb |
any bulging or round part. [1/3 definitions] |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. [1/4 definitions] |
| cam |
in machinery, a noncircular disc or cylinder that, when rotated, imparts an up-and-down or start-and-stop motion to a connected part. |
| cardiac |
of or pertaining to the heart. [1/3 definitions] |
| cardio- |
heart. |
| cardiologist |
a medical doctor who specializes in the workings and diseases of the heart. |
| cariole |
a light, covered cart. [1/2 definitions] |
| cart |
to transport in, or as though in, a cart. [2/6 definitions] |
| cartage |
the conveyance of goods by cart. [2 definitions] |
| cartload |
the capacity or contents of a cart. |
| cartwheel |
the wheel of a cart. [1/2 definitions] |
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