bimetallic |
composed of two metals. [2 definitions] |
bimetallism |
the use of two metals, usu. gold and silver, at fixed values in relation to each other, as the monetary standard of currency and value. [2 definitions] |
bimodal |
having or exhibiting two distinct modes or forms. |
bimonthly |
appearing or occurring every two months. [3 definitions] |
bin |
a storage container or space, as for such things as firewood, foods, or coal, or for things that will eventually be discarded. [2 definitions] |
bin- |
two; both. |
binary |
consisting of or characterized by two parts or components. [4 definitions] |
binary star |
two stars orbiting around a common center of gravity and often appearing as one to the unaided sight or through a telescope; double star. |
binary system |
a numbering system with a base of two. In binary numbers, any number can be expressed by 1, 0, or a combination of these. The number five is written as "101" in the binary system. |
binate |
produced in two parts or pairs, as certain leaves. |
binational |
of, pertaining to, composed of, or involving two nations. |
binaural |
having two ears. [3 definitions] |
bind |
to make secure by fastening, as with cord or the like. [13 definitions] |
binder |
a large, sturdy notebook cover that contains a device for holding loose papers. [4 definitions] |
bindery |
a place where books are bound. |
binding |
the act of fastening, securing, and holding tight or together. [6 definitions] |
bindle |
(slang, old-fashioned) a bundle of possessions carried by a hobo, usually including bedding. Traditionally, a bindle might be tied to a stick and carried over the shoulder. |
bindweed |
any of several related twining or vinelike plants that bear pink or white trumpet-shaped flowers. [2 definitions] |
bine |
the stem of any of various twining or vinelike plants. [2 definitions] |
Binet-Simon scale |
a series of tests graded according to the mental abilities at different ages of the average population, esp. children, with which the abilities of the individual test-taker can be compared. |
Bing cherry |
a variety of sweet, dark red cherry. |