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branch out to expand into new activities, interests, or pursuits.
branch water water in or from a stream, creek, brook, or the like. [2 definitions]
brand a particular make, kind, or variety of product, identified with a certain manufacturer by a specific name or mark. [8 definitions]
branding iron a long-handled metal implement, usu. with a stamp or symbol at the end, that is heated and pressed against a surface, esp. the skin of a cow, to make a burn of a particular shape for identification.
brandish to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. [3 definitions]
brand name the name by which a particular brand of a product is popularly known or advertised; trade name.
brand-new in an unused, fresh condition; completely new. [2 definitions]
brandy a strong alcoholic beverage made by distilling fermented fruit juice or wine. [2 definitions]
brant any of several small dark-colored European or North American geese that breed in arctic regions and migrate south in the fall.
brash rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. [2 definitions]
brasier variant of brazier1.
Brasilia the capital of Brazil.
brass a yellow alloy consisting mainly of copper and zinc. [6 definitions]
brassard a band of material worn as a badge about the upper arm; armband. [2 definitions]
brass band a musical group or band composed mostly of brass instruments.
brasserie an informal restaurant that serves beer as well as food.
brassie a wooden golf club with a brass-plated sole, used to hit long, low shots; a number two wood.
brassiere a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts; bra.
brass knuckles a band of metal with finger holes that is worn over the knuckles in a fist fight in order to cause greater injury than bare knuckles.
brass tacks (informal) the essential facts or issues; basics (usu. prec. by "get down to").
brassware collectively, items made of brass.