| blastula |
an embryo in an early stage of development that consists of a single layer of cells forming a hollow sphere. |
| blat |
to give a cry of or like a sheep; bleat. [3 definitions] |
| blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. [2 definitions] |
| blather |
meaningless or foolish chatter. [2 definitions] |
| blatherskite |
one who is given to meaningless or foolish chatter. [2 definitions] |
| blaze1 |
an intense flame or light. [6 definitions] |
| blaze2 |
a spot or mark on a tree, often made with paint, that usu. indicates a trail. [4 definitions] |
| blaze3 |
to proclaim or advertise. |
| blazer |
a jacket similar to a suit jacket in design but typically worn with a non-matching pair of slacks or skirt. [2 definitions] |
| blazon |
to proclaim or display publicly. [4 definitions] |
| bldg. |
abbreviation of "building," a relatively large structure used for residences, businesses, or the like. |
| bleach |
to make white or lighter in color by using a chemical agent or sunlight. [4 definitions] |
| bleachable |
combined form of bleach. |
| bleacher |
(usu. pl.) seating arranged in tiers, usu. of benches, as in a gymnasium or the cheaper sections of a baseball park. [2 definitions] |
| bleachers |
long, flat seats placed in rows with each row higher than the one before. |
| bleak1 |
cold, windswept, or barren. [2 definitions] |
| bleak2 |
a small European river fish whose silvery scales are used to make artificial pearls. |
| blear |
to blur or partially obscure (eyes or sight). [2 definitions] |
| bleary |
dim or blurred, as the eyes or vision. [3 definitions] |
| bleary-eyed |
having blurred vision, as from fatigue or tears. [2 definitions] |
| bleat |
the characteristic vocal sound of a goat, sheep, or calf. [4 definitions] |